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Leche Frita

Delight in Homemade Leche Frita: Crispy Creamy Spanish Treat

Discover the bliss of Leche Frita, a crispy and creamy Spanish dessert that enchants with its unique flavor fusion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Milk Mixture
  • 4.5 cups Whole Milk or lactose-free milk
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar or powdered sugar for coating
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick or ground cinnamon as alternative
  • 1 piece Lemon Peel or lemon zest
  • 1 piece Orange Peel or lemon peel
For the Thickening Agent
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or substitute with cornstarch
For Frying
  • 1/2 inch Sunflower Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 medium Eggs beaten
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (Coating) or your choice of sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Coating) adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • sharp knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Leche Frita
  1. Infuse the Milk: In a medium saucepan, combine 4.5 cups of whole milk with the peels of lemon and orange, granulated sugar, and a cinnamon stick. Bring to a gentle boil, stir occasionally. Once boiling, remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Prepare the Thickening Agent: Whisk together 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour in a bowl. Gradually add 1.5 cups of milk, whisk until dissolved.
  3. Combine and Thicken: Strain the cooled milk into a larger pot, discard solids. Mix in cornstarch and flour mixture while stirring. Heat over medium heat until thickened, about 6-7 minutes.
  4. Set the Mixture: Pour thickened mixture into a greased rectangular dish, cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  5. Cut the Portions: Once chilled, lift the set mixture and cut into squares.
  6. Prepare the Coating: Set up three bowls: one with 1/2 cup flour, one with 2 beaten eggs, and another with 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  7. Fry the Leche Frita: Heat oil over medium heat until 350°F. Dip pieces first in flour, then eggs, and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
  8. Coat and Serve: Toss fried Leche Frita in sugar-cinnamon mixture and serve warm.

Notes

Ensure to chill the mixture properly and fry in small batches for best results.