When making strawberry desserts, the hardest part isn’t the complexity of the recipe but resisting the temptation to snack on too many strawberries during the process. This often results in running short on ingredients.
After much self-control, I finally managed to save enough to make a pot of rich, thick strawberry jam.
In the days that followed, the jam was put to good use. Little ones used it to spread on toast for breakfast or brewed it into berry tea. I, however, went a step further and created the legendary Molten Milk Bread. 
This dessert is a classic in Hong Kong’s culinary world. Cutting into it is the most therapeutic moment: milk gushes out like a waterfall, followed by a shower of strawberry-flavored snow. At the bottom lies a perfectly crisp and soft bread base, soaked in the freshness of the berry filling.
This delightful creation is one you don’t want to miss.
Strawberry Molten Milk Bread
Ingredients
- Strawberries
- Granulated Sugar
- Toast
- Condensed Milk
- Eggs
- Milk
- Butter
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Jam
- Wash and hull 300g of strawberries. Cut them into small pieces and place them in a pot. Add 60g of granulated sugar and mash the strawberries to release their juices.
- Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes, then cook it over medium heat, stirring continuously until the color deepens and the mixture becomes thick.
- The strawberry jam is now ready! You can store it in the fridge for up to 7 days, but it’s best enjoyed fresh.
Prepare the Toast
- Take two slices of bread, each about 2cm thick. Spread one slice with condensed milk, then place the other slice on top to make a sandwich.
Coat and Fry
- Beat 2 eggs into a smooth mixture. Dip the sandwich into the egg wash, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Heat a pan with a small amount of oil over low heat. Fry the bread until it turns golden brown on all sides.
Make the Molten Milk Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine 200g of milk, 30g of butter, and 20g of condensed milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the ingredients are fully blended into a creamy sauce.
Assemble the Dessert
- While the toast is still warm, use a spoon to press a shallow well in the center of the top slice.
- Add 15g of butter and a spoonful of strawberry jam into the well, then pour the molten milk sauce over the top.
- Sift pink cookie crumbs over the bread, then garnish with fresh strawberries and a sprig of mint.
Serve and enjoy this irresistibly indulgent dessert!
