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Egg Pudding Topping Recipe for Milk Tea (No-Bake)

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If you've ordered "Pudding Milk Tea" at a boba shop, you know the sensation: large, silky chunks of yellow custard that slurp up the straw perfectly. Unlike flan or crème caramel, this pudding needs to be firm enough to hold its shape in liquid, yet soft enough to break apart.

The secret is Gelatin. While traditional puddings are baked to set the eggs, bubble tea pudding uses gelatin to create a stable, bouncy texture that won't dissolve in your iced tea.

A glass of milk tea with large chunks of yellow egg pudding at the bottom.
Prep Time15 mins
Chill Time4 Hours
Yield4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (Essential for richness)
  • 2 Egg Yolks (Save whites for meringue)
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Gelatin Powder (Knox or similar) + 1 tbsp Cold Water
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Optional: A pinch of turmeric for deeper yellow color
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 220
Fat: 12g
Sugar: 15g
Protein: 6g

Instructions

1
Bloom: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1 tbsp of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it turns into a solid rubbery puck.
2
Whisk: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture is pale yellow and slightly thickened.
3
Temper: Heat the milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it steams (do not let it boil). Slowly drizzle the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. This prevents the eggs from scrambling.
4
Thicken: Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
5
Set: Stir in the bloomed gelatin and vanilla until completely dissolved. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a square container. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

How to Serve

Once set, don't cut it into tiny cubes. Use a large spoon to scoop out irregular, organic chunks. Place these at the bottom of your glass before adding ice and Milk Tea. The contrast between the firm pudding and the liquid is key.

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