Shunde Double Skin Milk

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A milk skin is lifted, the milk is mixed with beaten egg white and poured back under it, and the pudding is gently steamed so a second skin forms on top. Makes 2 cups in about 35 minutes.

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Total 35 min

Servings 2

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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2 cups (500 ml)whole milk, as high in fat as available
4 (132 g)egg whites
3 ½ tbsp (45 g)granulated sugar

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Instructions

Heat the milk over low heat until small bubbles form at the edge. Pour it into a wide, heatproof bowl and let it sit about 10 minutes until a thick skin forms.
Lift one edge of the skin with a skewer and pour most of the milk through the gap into a pitcher, leaving the skin in the bowl with a spoonful of milk beneath it.
Stir the sugar into the egg whites, then stir in the strained milk. Strain through a fine sieve to remove bubbles.
Pour the mixture back under the skin through the gap.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, poked once. Steam over boiling water on medium-high for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and rest, covered, 5 minutes. The center should be just set and read 160 F (71 C).
Serve warm, or chill 2 hours and serve cold.

Tips

Do not let the milk boil or it will lose the skin.
Straining twice gives a smoother pudding.
Use a bowl with straight sides so the skin sits flat.
Steam until the egg white pudding is set and reaches 160 F (71 C); refrigerate leftovers.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make shunde double skin milk?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 2 cups (2 servings).

How should I store shunde double skin milk?

Refrigerate covered up to 2 days; serve cold or gently rewarmed.

Can I make shunde double skin milk ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Double skin milk is a Cantonese dessert from Shunde in Guangdong made from milk, egg white and sugar, traditionally served warm or chilled. Serve it with hot tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

278 Calories / serving

8.6g Fat

35.3g Carbs

15.5g Protein

36.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~556 cal · 17g fat · 71g carbs · 31g protein · 72g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.