Spanish Leche Frita Recipe | Incredible FRIED MILK Dessert

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while brown sugar offers a similar flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is more commonly available.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative for binding.

Grab a nonstick saute pan or large nonstick frying pan.

Add 3 cups of 2% milk to the pan.

Add 1 cinnamon stick and 4 lemon peels to the milk.

Heat the milk to medium heat and mix briefly.

Ensure there is no white pith on the lemon peels to avoid bitterness.

Once the milk comes to a light boil, turn off the heat and let it sit for about 20 minutes to infuse flavors.

In a separate bowl, add 1 cup of milk and slowly whisk in 1/2 cup of cornstarch until combined.

Grab a 10x6 inch casserole dish and brush it with 1 teaspoon of sunflower oil to prevent sticking.

After 20 minutes, remove the lemon peels and cinnamon stick from the infused milk.

Heat the infused milk over medium to low medium heat and whisk in the cornstarch mixture.

Add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the milk while whisking until fully incorporated.

Continue whisking until the mixture thickens to a creamy texture, about 25 minutes.

Transfer the thickened mixture into the greased casserole dish.

Let it cool at room temperature, then cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.

Once set, invert the casserole dish onto a cutting board to transfer the milk mixture.

Cut the thickened milk into squares, about 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches.

In a bowl, add 1/2 cup of cornstarch and in another bowl, beat 2 eggs.

Dust each square in the cornstarch, then dip in the egg wash, and place on a dish lined with parchment paper.

Heat a small frying pan over medium heat and add 1/2 cup of sunflower oil for frying.

Once the oil is hot (after 3-4 minutes), add the coated squares in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Fry for 45 seconds to 1 minute until light golden, then flip and fry for a total of 1.5 to 2 minutes.

Remove the fried squares and transfer to a dish with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Coat each fried square in a mixture of 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder.

Cooking Techniques

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