Are you craving a delightful, healthy dessert? This Pumpkin Rock Sugar Custard is perfect for your next afternoon tea! It's packed with natural sweetness, vibrant colours, and a comforting aroma. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to recreate this dish at home.

Watch the video recipe here

Ingredients 

• 1 small pumpkin 
• 50g of YTS Crystal rock sugar 
• 1 egg
• 100ml of coconut milk 
• A little bit of salt 

Decoration

• 100g YTS white granulated sugar 
• 50ml water 

Instructions 

1. Prepare the Pumpkin:
• Peel the pumpkin and remove its seeds.
• Cut the pumpkin into small chunks.
  
2. Steam the Pumpkin:
• Add the pumpkin chunks to a steaming tray with 30g of rock sugar.
• Steam over medium heat for 20 minutes until soft.
• Mash the steamed pumpkin into a smooth puree.
  
3. Mix the Custard Base:
• In a bowl, combine the mashed pumpkin with 1 egg and 100ml of coconut milk.
• Stir well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  
4. Hollow Out the Pumpkin Shell:
• Scoop out the remaining seeds from the pumpkin shell.
• Brush the interior with olive oil and line it with foil.
• Pour the pumpkin custard mixture into the hollowed-out pumpkin.
  
5. Bake:
• Preheat the oven to 170°C for the top and 180°C for the bottom.
• Bake the pumpkin for 40 minutes.
  
6. Decoration:
• Add 100g white sugar and 50ml water together, bring it to boil to make sugar thread decoration
  
  
7. Serve and Enjoy! :
• Allow the custard to cool slightly before serving.
• Pair it with your favorite tea for the ultimate experience.
  
  

Health Tip

This dessert is a great way to incorporate some whole grains and natural sweetness into your diet. It's suitable for all ages, from kids to seniors!