Fried Milk: A Classic Spanish Dessert Made Simple
This fried milk is a beloved traditional Spanish dessert that pairs well with any time of day. For a quick, easy option that saves time, here is a home-friendly method using a deep fryer.
Ingredients for fried milk
- 1 liter of whole milk
- 200 grams of sugar
- 120 grams of cornstarch
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 lemon
- 2 eggs
- light olive oil
- Wheat flour
- Breadcrumbs
How to prepare fried milk
- In a saucepan, heat the milk with the sugar, the cinnamon stick and the lemon zest. When the milk is hot, remove the cinnamon stick and the lemon zest.
- In a bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little cold water until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the hot milk, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens into a creamy consistency.
- Pour the cream into a square or rectangular container and let it cool for several hours.
- Once cooled, cut the cream into squares or any shape you prefer.
- Beat the eggs in a plate and separate the yolks from the whites.
- On another plate, combine the wheat flour and breadcrumbs in equal parts.
- Dip the squares into the beaten egg, then roll in the flour and breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat the fryer to 180°C. Place the squares in the fryer basket and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Serve hot, dusted with powdered sugar.
And there you have it. Crispy fried milk ready to enjoy with family and friends.
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