How to Make Ginger Milk Custard - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ginger milk custard is a comforting and delicious dessert that is popular in many Asian countries. It is a silky smooth custard with a hint of ginger that warms you up from the inside out. This dessert is perfect for cold winter nights or as a refreshing treat during the summer months.

What makes this dessert so unique is the use of ginger, which gives it a subtle, spicy flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy milk and eggs. The custard is typically served chilled, making it a ref...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 ½ teaspoons white sugar, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 serving

  • Peel and grate ginger. Squeeze grated ginger pieces to release juice; measure 2 teaspoons ginger juice and transfer to a bowl.
  • Place milk in a saucepan; heat until temperature reaches 160 degrees F to 170 degrees F (71 degrees C to 77 degrees C), about 5 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved; pour into the bowl with ginger juice. Stir mixture immediately and cover with a small plate. Cover the covered bowl with a clean towel; let sit for at least 7 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 99mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 278mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 396mg