1. Prepare the Milk Carton

• Open the top fully using scissors.
• Wash and dry it thoroughly.
• Keep it upright and stable — it will serve as your mold.

2. Mix the Custard Base

In a bowl:

• Add egg yolks
• Add sugar
• Whisk until smooth
• Add cornstarch and mix until lump-free

3. Heat the Milk

In a saucepan:

• Warm the milk over medium heat
• Add vanilla
• Don’t boil — just heat until steaming

4. Combine and Cook

• Slowly pour warm milk into the yolk mixture while whisking
• Return the mixture to the saucepan
• Cook on medium heat, whisking constantly
• Continue until thick and creamy

5. Pour Into the Milk Carton (as shown in the image)

• Pour the hot custard mixture into the carton
• Smooth the top
• Tap lightly to release bubbles

6. Chill and Set

• Refrigerate for 4–6 hours (or overnight)
• The dessert firms into a sliceable pudding block

7. Unmold and Serve

• Cut open one side of the carton
• Gently remove the dessert
• Slice into thick custard bars
• Add toppings like:
  • caramel drizzle
  • chocolate syrup
  • fruit puree
  • coconut flakes

🌟 Why This Recipe Is So Popular

This easy dessert is trending online because:

• It’s cheap
• Uses common ingredients
• Requires no baking
• Reduces waste
• Looks professional once sliced
• Can be customized endlessly

Many people prepare it as a quick treat for family gatherings, kids’ snacks, or a light after-dinner dessert.

🎉 Variations You Can Try

You can adapt the milk-carton method to make:

• Chocolate pudding loaf
• Coffee-flavored custard
• Mango jelly dessert
• Layered fruit yogurt cake
• Rice pudding block
• No-bake cheesecake loaf

The milk carton is incredibly forgiving — it works for almost any chilled dessert.

Conclusion

This clever hack turns an empty milk carton into the perfect dessert mold. Simple ingredients, a no-waste container, and a creamy, delicious custard dessert you can slice and enjoy — it’s easy, fun, and surprisingly elegant.