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
Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds finished dish
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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine
Chinese
Category
Dessert
Method
Steaming
Total Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Main Ingredient
Eggs

Introduction

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.

This Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.

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 without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.

Eggs

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Whole Milk

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

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.

Sugar

A small amount of sugar rounds out saltiness and helps create a more balanced finish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the eggs, whole milk, sugar, mango, and honey almonds.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 1: Prepare the eggs, whole milk, sugar, mango, and honey almonds.

  2. Step 2

    Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 2: Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Add the sugar and whisk until fully combined. Let the mixture rest for 3 minutes to dissolve the sugar.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 3: Add the sugar and whisk until fully combined. Let the mixture rest for 3 minutes

  4. Step 4

    Strain the egg mixture through a fine sieve.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 4: Strain the egg mixture through a fine sieve.

  5. Step 5

    Pour in the milk and stir gently in one direction until smooth. Let the mixture rest for another 3 minutes.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 5: Pour in the milk and stir gently in one direction until smooth. Let the mixture

  6. Step 6

    Strain the milk-egg mixture again and pour it into a heatproof bowl.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 6: Strain the milk-egg mixture again and pour it into a heatproof bowl.

  7. Step 7

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke several small holes using a toothpick.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 7: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke several small holes using a toothpick.

  8. Step 8

    Peel and dice the mango. Prepare the honey almonds.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 8: Peel and dice the mango. Prepare the honey almonds.

  9. Step 9

    Place the bowl into a steamer over boiling water.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 9: Place the bowl into a steamer over boiling water.

  10. Step 10

    Steam over high heat for about 15 minutes until the custard is set.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 10: Steam over high heat for about 15 minutes until the custard is set.

  11. Step 11

    Remove the plastic wrap and top with mango cubes and honey almonds before serving.

    Steamed Milk Custard with Mango and Honey Almonds step 11: Remove the plastic wrap and top with mango cubes and honey almonds before servin

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

  1. Prepare the eggs, whole milk, sugar, mango, and honey almonds.
  2. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the sugar and whisk until fully combined. Let the mixture rest for 3 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Strain the egg mixture through a fine sieve.
  5. Pour in the milk and stir gently in one direction until smooth. Let the mixture rest for another 3 minutes.
  6. Strain the milk-egg mixture again and pour it into a heatproof bowl.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke several small holes using a toothpick.
  8. Peel and dice the mango. Prepare the honey almonds.
  9. Place the bowl into a steamer over boiling water.
  10. Steam over high heat for about 15 minutes until the custard is set.
  11. Remove the plastic wrap and top with mango cubes and honey almonds before serving.

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