Some of the best sweet dishes in the world have a common component — milk. It is not for nothing that sweets made from milk are widely loved, and craved by people of all ages. Here are some recipes that highlight the goodness of this ingredient as it is added as a key component in the preparation of some classic desserts.
Creamy Milk Pudding:
Milk pudding is the kind of dessert that most people cannot resist. It's a creamy concoction prepared from milk, sugar, and other delectable flavorings. One of the best things about this dish is that it can be easily made within a short period of time. Hence, it is convenient for those who need to whip us something quickly, but would also like to experience comfort food from the ease of their own kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 501 ml milk
- 152 gm sugar
- 33 gm cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Method:
- First, you have to combine the milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Then, you need to use a whisk to mix it up until the cornstarch dissolves.
- Next, you have to cook it over medium heat, and keep stirring it constantly.
- After that, you can let it come to a boil, and then lower the heat.
- You have to boil it for five minutes or so, until it becomes thick.
- Next, you can turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- After that, you have to pour it into individual cups or into a large serving dish.
- Finally, you can refrigerate until it is chilled.
- Before serving, you are advised to garnish it with some chopped nuts or dry fruits for an extra texture and flavor.
Tres Leches Milk Cake:
Tres Leches is a Latin American dessert infused with three types of milk — evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. This cake is ideal for special occasions and gives you an exquisite melt-in-the-mouth experience.
Ingredients:
- 251 gm flour
- 152 gm sugar
- 103 gm butter
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 251 ml evaporated milk
- 122 ml condensed milk
- 124 ml cream
Method:
- First, you have to preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Then, you can grease a round cake pan with melted butter.
- After that, you have to add the flour, sugar, and baking powder to a bowl.
- Next, you have to add the butter to it and mix everything until a crumbly consistency is reached.
- Then, you can add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix everything well.
- After that, you have to pour the batter into the cake pan.
- Next, you have to bake it for 25-30 minutes.
- After that, you have to let it cool a little bit, and then poke holes all over the cake using a toothpick.
- Then, you have to pour the milk mixture evenly and generously over the cake, making sure it percolates through the holes.
- Finally, you can refrigerate the cake, and wait for the liquid milk mixture to get absorbed into the cake.
- Once you decide to serve it, you must remember to garnish it with some freshly sliced strawberries for that extra visual aesthetic and flavor profile.
Rabdi:
Rabdi is one of the oldest traditional Indian sweets made from boiled and thickened milk which is then turned into a rich sweet dish.
Ingredients:
- 2 l milk
- 152 gm sugar
- 3 tsp cardamom
- 2 tsp pistachio essence
- 101 gm pistachios
Method:
- First, you have to heat the milk in a large pan.
- Then, you have to bring the mixture to a boil, after which, you can reduce the flame and let it continue to simmer.
- Next, you should stir it at regular intervals to let the milk reduce in volume.
- Then, you have to add the sugar, cardamom powder, and pistachio essence to the reduced milk.
- After that, you have to mix everything together.
- Then, you can remove the saucepan from the stove, and add crushed pistachios.
- Finally, you should refrigerate the dessert until it's chilled.
- Before serving, you can garnish it with some chopped pistachios, if you please.
If you are in the mood to experiment, you can try flavors like cinnamon or nutmeg, and use dry fruits for some added texture. These recipes do not have to be very high in calories as you can also use low-fat milk.