Milk-Glazed Walnuts
Tender walnuts coated in a sweet, creamy milk glaze — a classic Chinese snack with a delicate caramel-like finish. The walnuts turn a beautiful amber color as they bake, making them as gorgeous as they are delicious.
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These milk-glazed walnuts make an irresistible snack or dessert topping. The soaking step is crucial — it loosens the bitter skin so you get only the sweet, nutty flesh underneath.
Ingredients
walnuts
200g
whole milk
100ml
rock sugar or冰糖
50g
water
for soaking
Instructions
1
Soak and peel the walnuts
Pour boiling water over the walnuts and let them sit for 5 minutes. Drain, then gently rub off the thin brown skins. Rinse clean and pat completely dry with a kitchen towel.
2
Coat with milk and sugar
Roughly crush the rock sugar or use rock candy. Toss the drained walnuts with the milk and crushed sugar until evenly coated. Let everything sit for 5 minutes so the flavors meld.
3
Bake until golden and glazed
Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the milk has evaporated and the nuts are golden and sticky. Cool completely before serving — they'll become crisp as they cool.
