Ginger Milk Custard

This ginger milk custard is a traditional Chinese dessert, made with 3 simple ingredients, that is quick and easy to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel and grate ginger. Squeeze grated ginger pieces to release juice; measure 2 teaspoons ginger juice and transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

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.