Fried Custard Squares
Fried Custard Squares (Leche Frita)
Start preparation the night before serving or several hrs in advance
1 liter (4 cups, 1 3/4 pints) milk
Peel of 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
6 egg yolks
6 Tbsp granulated sugar
4 Tbsp cornstarch
Flour for dusting
2 beaten eggs
Oil for frying
Cinnamon & sugar for dusting
Powdered sugar
Optional: strawberry jam
In saucepan combine milk, lemon peel & cinnamon
bring to boil
Lower heat & simmer 10 min
Set aside
In another large, saucepan, beat egg yolk s until lemon colored
Beat in 6 Tbsp sugar, then cornstarch
Stir in few Tbsp of hot milk, then gradually stir in the rest
Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, about 4 min or until thickened
Discard lemon peel & cinnamon stick
Pour into a large greased, rectangular pan & cool
Refrigerate several hrs or overnight
Cut into small squares
Dust with flour & dip into beaten egg
Heat oil & fry until brown on all sides
Drain
Dust with a mixture of sugar & cinnamon
Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar
If you wish, serve with strawberry jam
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