
Peaches with Custard
Servings
1
servingPrep time
5
minutesIDDSI Level
6, 5, 4
Ingredients
1 single serve cup of diced peaches
100ml – 1L pre-made custard
Whipped cream (can) optional
Directions
- IDDSI Level 6 Soft and Bite-Sized
- Drain juice from peaches and set aside.
- Testing IDDSI Level 6: Test that the peaches easily break apart with a fork and passes the fork pressure test, by pressing it with a fork and ensuring it stays squashed once removing the fork. If it does, then cut it into 1.5cm pieces.
- Serving: In a bowl or glass, add the custard and then add drained peaches on top. For an extra treat, add some whipped cream just before serving.
- IDDSI Level 5 Minced & Moist
- Drain juice from peaches and set aside. Place peaches in a hand blender bowl and pulse till minced consistency is achieved.
- Testing IDDSI Level 5: Check the peaches using the spoon tilt method: the food should hold its shape on the spoon, then fall off the spoon easily when tilted. Adjust as required. The pieces should be no larger than 4mm and should pass through the tines of a fork.
- Serving: In a bowl or glass, add the custard and then add minced peaches on top. For an extra treat, add some whipped cream just before serving.
- IDDSI Level 4 Pureed
- Drain juice from peaches and set aside. Place peaches in a hand blender bowl and blend on high till puree
consistency is achieved, if unsure, pass-through sieve. - Testing IDDSI Level 4: Check the peaches using the spoon tilt method: the food should hold its shape on the spoon, then fall off the spoon easily when tilted. Then do the fork drip test, by picking up some puree with a fork and ensuring no liquid drips through the tines of the fork. Adjust as required.
- Serving: In a bowl or glass, add the custard and then add minced peaches on top. For an extra treat, add some whipped cream just before serving.
Test the texture: Is it IDDSI Level 6 Soft and Bite-Sized?
- Soft, tender and moist, but with no thin liquid leaking or dripping for the food
- Ability to ‘bite off’ a piece of food is not required
- Ability to chew ‘bite-sized’ pieces so that they are safe to swallow is required
- ‘Bite size’ pieces no bigger than 1.5cm x 1.5cm in size
- Food can be mashed or broken down with the pressure from a fork
- A knife is not required to cut this food
Test the texture: Is it IDDSI Level 5 Minced & Moist?
- Soft and Moist, but with no liquid leaking or dripping from the food
- Biting is not required
- Minimal chewing required
- Lumps of 4mm in size (fit through prongs of a fork)
- Lumps can be mashed with the tongue
- Food can be easily mashed with just a little pressure from a fork
- Should be able to scoop food onto a fork, with no liquid dripping and no crumbles falling off the fork
Test the texture: Is it IDDSI Level 4 Pureed?
- Are usually eaten with a spoon
- Does not require chewing
- Have a smooth texture with no lumps
- Puree holds shape on a spoon
- Falls off the spoon when tilted (not sticky)
- Gravies and sauces must not separate from the puree