Steamed Longan and Black Sesame Custard

Name: Steamed Longan and Black Sesame Custard
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 8 to 10 pieces dried longan fruit; 1 tablespoon black sesame paste (or tangyuan filling); 1/2 cup warm water; 5 to 6 berries dried goji berries

A delicate Chinese dessert featuring a wobbly, silky egg base infused with floral dried longan and ribbons of nutty black sesame paste.

20 min

Easy

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This dessert relies on the gentle, even heat of steaming to create a texture similar to a soft tofu or panna cotta. The key is to avoid whisking air into the eggs, ensuring the final result is smooth and glassy rather than foamy. Dried longan provides natural sweetness, while the black sesame adds a rich, nutty contrast.

Ingredients

large eggs 2

dried longan fruit 8 to 10 pieces

black sesame paste (or tangyuan filling) 1 tablespoon

warm water 1/2 cup

dried goji berries 5 to 6 berries

Instructions

Mix the Base

Crack the eggs into a heat-proof bowl. Pour in the warm water along the side of the bowl to minimize bubbles. Gently whisk the mixture just until the yolks and whites are combined—avoid over-beating. Stir in the black sesame paste and dried longan fruits.

Steam the Custard

Cover the bowl tightly with aluminum foil or a lid to prevent condensation from dripping onto the surface. Place the bowl in a steamer over boiling water. Steam for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight wobble.

Garnish and Serve

Remove the bowl from the steamer. Immediately scatter the goji berries on top of the hot custard. Cover the bowl again and let it rest for 2 minutes; this allows the residual heat to plump the berries and firm the custard slightly. Serve warm.