Irresistible Milk-Based Desserts for Afternoon Tea

From creamy puddings to chewy delights, these easy recipes will transform your milk into showstopping treats. Perfect for tea time or sweet cravings!

1. Corn Milk Jelly (玉米奶冻) 🌽

Why It’s Viral: Silky texture + natural sweetness.

Steps:

Blend 2 fresh corn cobs + 4 cups water. Strain.

Simmer corn juice + 1 cup milk + ¼ cup sugar + 2 tbsp agar powder.

Pour into molds. Chill 2 hrs. Cube and serve chilled.

Pro Tip: Top with coconut flakes for tropical flair.

2. Strawberry Mochi Balls (草莓奶盖丸子) 🍓

Chewy & Instagram-Worthy:

Ingredients:

1 cup glutinous rice flour

½ cup milk

2 tbsp sugar

Strawberry powder + whipped cream

Steps:

Cook flour + milk + sugar into a dough. Roll into balls.

Skewer and dip in strawberry-dusted cream.

Hack: Use store-bought mochi for a 10-minute version.

3. Milk & Honey Twists (奶香麻花) 🍯

Better Than Bakery:

Steps:

Mix 2 cups flour + ¾ cup milk + 1 egg + 2 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp yeast.

Rest 15 mins. Twist into shapes. Fry at 160°C until golden.

Secret: Brush with honey while warm for gloss.

4. Red Date Sticky Cake (红枣糯米糕) 🍡

TCM Beauty Boost:

Steps:

Chop 1 cup dates. Mix with 1 cup glutinous rice flour + ½ cup milk.

Steam 20 mins. Garnish with goji berries.

Serve with: Black sesame syrup.

5. Mango Coconut Mochi (芒果椰蓉麻薯) 🥭

Tropical Bliss:

Steps:

Cook 1 cup milk + ½ cup糯米粉 + 2 tbsp sugar into stretchy dough.

Wrap mango chunks. Roll in toasted coconut.

Pro Move: Freeze for 30 mins before serving.

6. Milky Pudding Squares (牛奶糕) 🥛

3-Ingredient Magic:

Ingredients:

2 cups milk

3 tbsp cornstarch

3 tbsp sugar

Steps:

Simmer all ingredients until thick. Pour into tray.

Chill 2 hrs. Dust with matcha or cocoa.

7. Red Bean Baked Custard (红豆烤蛋奶) 🥚

Comfort in a Cup:

Steps:

Whisk 2 eggs + ½ cup milk + 1 tbsp sugar.

Layer cooked red beans in ramekins. Pour custard over.

Air-fry at 150°C for 15 mins.

8. Grape Jelly Duo (葡萄布丁) 🍇

Layered Elegance:

Steps:

Bottom layer: Milk + agar. Chill.

Top layer: Grape peel tea + agar + grape chunks.

Serve with mint sprigs.

9. Classic Double-Skin Milk (双皮奶) 🥛

Guangdong Icon:

Steps:

Heat milk until skin forms. Cool.

Mix egg whites + sugar. Pour under milk skin.

Steam 15 mins. Top with mango.

10. Milky Rice Cake (小米糕) 🌾

Gluten-Free Gem:

Steps:

Soak 1 cup millet. Steam until fluffy.

Mix with 1 cup milk + 2 tbsp starch. Steam 20 mins.

Drizzle with osmanthus syrup.

11. Golden Milk Sticks (奶香煎奶条) 🧈

Crispy Outside, Creamy Inside:

Steps:

Cook 2 cups milk + 3 egg yolks + ¼ cup starch into thick paste.

Chill, slice, coat with egg + breadcrumbs. Pan-fry until golden.

12. Purple Sweet Potato Pudding (紫薯布丁) 🍠

Vibrant & Nutritious:

Steps:

Steam + mash 2 purple potatoes. Mix with 2 cups milk.

Add 2 tbsp agar. Simmer. Pour into jars. Chill.

Garnish: Whipped cream + crushed nuts.

Why These Desserts Shine

Pantry Staples: Milk + basic ingredients = magic.

No-Bake: Beat the heat without turning on the oven.

Kid-Friendly: Fun shapes and natural sweetness.

Pro Tips:

Agar vs. Gelatin: Agar sets faster and is vegan-friendly.

Make-Ahead: Most desserts last 3 days refrigerated.

Presentation: Serve in teacups for afternoon tea vibes.

Final Treat: Which recipe will you try first?