Hong Kong Steamed Egg Custard (Silky 3-Ingredient Dessert)
Silky Hong Kong steamed egg custard made with just three ingredients — eggs, milk, and caster sugar. This authentic Cantonese dessert is gently steamed to a wobbly, glass-smooth finish in only 20 minutes. The ultimate light and creamy treat.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggs approximately 100 g total, weighed without shells
- 1 ½ tablespoons caster sugar
- 1 cup milk whole milk
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it is just warm to the touch — around 50°C / 120°F. Do not let it boil or even simmer. If a skin forms on the surface, carefully lift it off with a spoon and discard it.
- In a mixing bowl, gently whisk the eggs until just combined — avoid creating foam. Add the warm milk and caster sugar, then stir gently until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is evenly blended.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl or directly into your heatproof serving bowls. Strain twice for the smoothest result. Use a spoon to gently skim off any surface bubbles — these cause an uneven, pockmarked top.
- Cover each bowl tightly with aluminium foil to prevent condensation from dripping into the custard. Bring the water in your steamer to a full boil, then carefully place the covered bowls onto the steamer rack. If you do not have a steamer, set a round wire rack inside a lidded pot and add water until it sits just below the rack.
- Reduce the heat to medium and steam for 12 minutes. Every 4 minutes, briefly lift the lid to release excess steam — this prevents large air bubbles from forming inside the custard. The custard is done when the edges are set but the centre still wobbles gently when nudged.
- Remove the bowls carefully from the steamer and let them cool at room temperature for 3 to 5 minutes. The custard will continue to set slightly as it cools. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 244mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 435IUCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg
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