Fried Sweet Milk
4 servings
105 minutes
Fried sweet milk is a delightful dessert from Spanish cuisine. Its history begins in ancient traditions where simple yet exquisite recipes were made from accessible ingredients. The delicate milk batter, prepared with sugar, eggs, and starch, transforms into an airy cream that is cut into squares and fried to a golden crust after cooling. Crispy on the outside and soft and melting on the inside—it resembles a combination of flan and donut, creating a rich creamy flavor with subtle caramel notes. Perfect for cozy family evenings or as an unusual treat for tea. Serving it with fruits or sweet sauce enhances its sophistication, turning it into a true gastronomic delight.
1
Heat the milk in a pot.
- Milk: 250 ml
2
Then add sugar to the heated milk and stir until it dissolves.
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
3
In a deep bowl, combine the egg with starch and a couple of tablespoons of warm milk (taken from the pot). Mix everything well.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Milk: 250 ml
4
Pour the egg mixture into the milk while whisking vigorously.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
5
Cook the cream until it thickens. Then remove the pot with the finished cream from the heat.
6
Grease a glass mold with vegetable oil, fill it with cream, and place it in the refrigerator for an hour.
7
When the cream thickens, remove it from the mold and cut it into squares with a sharp knife.
8
Dip each piece first in flour, then in beaten egg, and then back in flour.
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
9
Fry the cream squares in heated vegetable oil until golden and crispy.
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
