5 Creamy Cantonese Milk Desserts: Easy Homemade Classics
Foshan China 2026-10-19 10:06

Nothing hits quite like a classic Cantonese milk dessert. Silky, comforting and packed with pure dairy flavor — all 5 recipes use simple ingredients and are totally beginner-friendly.


Double-Skin Milk Pudding



The iconic Cantonese staple. Two delicate layers of milk skin over silky smooth custard, rich with pure milk aroma. Best served chilled.


Phoenix Milk Pudding



Warm, velvety golden custard slow-cooked with eggs and milk. Cozy, creamy and comforting in every spoonful.


Ginger Milk Custard



Warming and aromatic. Fresh ginger juice sets with hot milk into a wobbly, silky custard. Gentle spice balances the creamy sweetness perfectly.


Deep-Fried Milk



Crispy golden crust, soft smoothing milk custard inside. Crunchy, creamy and rich — the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.


Milk Custard Tarts



Buttery crumbly shells filled with smooth, delicate milk custard. A beloved Cantonese bakery classic, simple to bake at home.


Tips:

1. Use full-fat milk for the richest flavor

2. Cook on low heat to avoid lumps

3. Chill steamed desserts for better texture


Reporter丨Qian Xiaoyou

Revisor丨Lin Yintong, Yu Xindu

Source丨RedNote

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