Spanish Fried Custard
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Peel of 1 lemon
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Flour, for dredging
- Egg wash
- Olive oil, for frying
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the cinnamon stick, lemon peel, 3/4 cup of the sugar, and 2 1/2 cups of milk.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining milk and the cornstarch.
- Whisk well.
- Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the hot milk mixture.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Remove from the heat and pour into a greased 8-inch baking dish.
- Cool completely.
- Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
- Cut the custard into 2-inch triangles.
- Combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
- Mix well.
- Dredge the triangles in the flour, coating completely.
- Dip each triangle in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off.
- Dredge the custards back into the flour, coating completely.
- In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil.
- Lay the triangles in the hot oil and pan-fry until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Season with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Repeat the above process with the remaining triangles.
- Serve warm.
cinnamon, lemon, milk, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, flour, egg wash, olive oil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/spanish-fried-custard-recipe.html (may not work)