Dessert
Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds
A silky steamed milk custard made with eggs and whole milk, topped with fresh mango chunks and crunchy honey almonds. This light dessert is creamy, refreshing, and perfect served warm or chilled.
- Total
- 30 minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Dessert
- Method
- Steaming
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Main Ingredient
- Eggs
About This Recipe
A silky steamed milk custard made with eggs and whole milk, topped with fresh mango chunks and crunchy honey almonds. This light dessert is creamy, refreshing, and perfect served warm or chilled.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 30 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
- Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
- Uses gentle steaming, which makes the cooking process easier to control.
- Uses eggs in an approachable way with simple, easy-to-follow cooking steps.
- Gives the dish a clear milky sweet flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 250 ml Whole Milk
- 1 Mango
- 10 Honey Almonds
- 2 tbsp Sugar
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.
Eggs
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Whole Milk
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Mango
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Honey Almonds
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the eggs, whole milk, sugar, mango, and honey almonds.
Step 2
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.
Step 3
Add the sugar and whisk until fully combined. Let the mixture rest for 3 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
Step 4
Strain the egg mixture through a fine sieve.
Step 5
Pour in the milk and stir gently in one direction until smooth. Let the mixture rest for another 3 minutes.
Step 6
Strain the milk-egg mixture again and pour it into a heatproof bowl.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke several small holes using a toothpick.
Step 8
Peel and dice the mango. Prepare the honey almonds.
Step 9
Place the bowl into a steamer over boiling water.
Step 10
Steam over high heat for about 15 minutes until the custard is set.
Step 11
Remove the plastic wrap and top with mango cubes and honey almonds before serving.
Cooking Tips
- For the smoothest texture, strain the egg mixture twice and avoid over-whisking. Use heat-resistant plastic wrap and pierce small holes to prevent water droplets from falling onto the custard. Steaming time may vary depending on the bowl size and material. For a refreshing summer dessert, chill the custard before adding the toppings and serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Serve with a stronger stir-fry, braised dish, or dipping sauce to balance the gentle texture.
- Steamed dishes are best when served hot, before condensation softens the surface.
Recipe Card
A silky steamed milk custard made with eggs and whole milk, topped with fresh mango chunks and crunchy honey almonds. This light dessert is creamy, refreshing, and perfect served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 250 ml Whole Milk
- 1 Mango
- 10 Honey Almonds
- 2 tbsp Sugar
Method
- Prepare the eggs, whole milk, sugar, mango, and honey almonds.
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.
- Add the sugar and whisk until fully combined. Let the mixture rest for 3 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
- Strain the egg mixture through a fine sieve.
- Pour in the milk and stir gently in one direction until smooth. Let the mixture rest for another 3 minutes.
- Strain the milk-egg mixture again and pour it into a heatproof bowl.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke several small holes using a toothpick.
- Peel and dice the mango. Prepare the honey almonds.
- Place the bowl into a steamer over boiling water.
- Steam over high heat for about 15 minutes until the custard is set.
- Remove the plastic wrap and top with mango cubes and honey almonds before serving.
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