Sweet Fried Cream (Crema Fritta)
Description
This International dessert features Milk, Yolks, Sugar, Lemon, grated zest of. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, bright, zesty notes. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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breadcrumbs 2 Eggs, lightly beaten Oil for frying 1/3 c Powdered sugar DIRECTIONS: Bring milk to a
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boil in a medium saucepan.
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In a large heavy saucepan off the
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heat ,
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beat egg yolks, granulated sugar and lemon zest until pale and thick.
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Beat in flour until well blended.
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Very slowly pour in hot milk, beating constantly.
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Cook custard cream over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, beating constantly.
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Do not let boil.
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Custard cream is done when it coats the back of a spoon.
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Moisten a large plate or cookie sheet with water.
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Spread cooked cream to a thickness of 1/2 to 1 inch.
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Cream can be prepared to this point a day or two ahead.
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When cream is completely cooled, cut into squares or diamonds.
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Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
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Coat cream shapes with breadcrumbs.
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Dip coated cream shapes into beaten eggs, and coat again with breadcrumbs.
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Pour oil 2 inches deep in a large saucepan or deep-fryer.
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Heat oil to 375-F (190-C) or until a 1-inch cube of bread turns golden brown almost immediately.
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Using a slotted spoon, lower cream pieces a few at a time into hot oil.
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Turn cream pieces.
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When golden on both sides, remove from oil with slotted spoon.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Arrange drained fried cream on a platter and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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Serve hot
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 192.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.3g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
- Cholesterol 2.4mg1%
- Sodium 48.5mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 39.9g14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 28.5g
- Protein 5.6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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