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Sweet Fried Cream (Crema Fritta)

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 192.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 2 cup Milk
  • 6 Egg Yolks
  • 6 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 Lemon, grated zest of
  • 1/4 cup All purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup Very fine, dry unflavored
Directions
  1. 1
    breadcrumbs 2 Eggs, lightly beaten Oil for frying 1/3 c Powdered sugar DIRECTIONS: Bring milk to a
  2. 2
    boil in a medium saucepan.
  3. 3
    In a large heavy saucepan off the
  4. 4
    heat ,
  5. 5
    beat egg yolks, granulated sugar and lemon zest until pale and thick.
  6. 6
    Beat in flour until well blended.
  7. 7
    Very slowly pour in hot milk, beating constantly.
  8. 8
    Cook custard cream over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, beating constantly.
  9. 9
    Do not let boil.
  10. 10
    Custard cream is done when it coats the back of a spoon.
  11. 11
    Moisten a large plate or cookie sheet with water.
  12. 12
    Spread cooked cream to a thickness of 1/2 to 1 inch.
  13. 13
    Cream can be prepared to this point a day or two ahead.
  14. 14
    When cream is completely cooled, cut into squares or diamonds.
  15. 15
    Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
  16. 16
    Coat cream shapes with breadcrumbs.
  17. 17
    Dip coated cream shapes into beaten eggs, and coat again with breadcrumbs.
  18. 18
    Pour oil 2 inches deep in a large saucepan or deep-fryer.
  19. 19
    Heat oil to 375-F (190-C) or until a 1-inch cube of bread turns golden brown almost immediately.
  20. 20
    Using a slotted spoon, lower cream pieces a few at a time into hot oil.
  21. 21
    Turn cream pieces.
  22. 22
    When golden on both sides, remove from oil with slotted spoon.
  23. 23
    Drain on paper towels.
  24. 24
    Arrange drained fried cream on a platter and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  25. 25
    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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