Warm Ginger Sweet Snack (Printable Version)

A comforting ginger-flavored sweet with warm spices, ideal for chilly evenings or a cozy treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 large egg

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1/3 cup brown sugar
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Flavorings

09 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish (optional)

13 - Whipped cream
14 - Honey or maple syrup
15 - Candied ginger, finely chopped

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease four small ramekins or a medium-size baking dish.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, melted butter, egg, grated ginger, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
04 - Gradually add dry mixture to the wet ingredients, gently folding until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared ramekins or pour into the baking dish.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the surface is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center emerges with moist crumbs.
07 - Serve warm with optional toppings such as whipped cream, honey or maple syrup, and a sprinkle of candied ginger.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dessert carries that perfect balance of spicy ginger and comforting creaminess you won&t want to keep to yourself
  • It's simple enough for weeknights yet special enough to impress unexpected guests
02 -
  • Fresh ginger is key—pregrated or powdered just won't capture the same vibrant warmth
  • Overmixing the batter can toughen the texture; gentle folding keeps it tender and inviting
03 -
  • Grate ginger finely and press out excess moisture if it feels very wet to keep batter consistency perfect
  • Adding a pinch of salt enhances the ginger's brightness and rounds all the flavors beautifully