17 de enero de 2025

Experience a Spanish Delicacy: Leche Frita con Mambo Takes Desserts to a New Level

Receta de Leche Frita con Mambo

Experience a Spanish Delicacy: Leche Frita con Mambo Takes Desserts to a New Level

Leche frita is a traditional Spanish dessert that translates to «fried milk». It is a deliciously creamy and indulgent treat that is popular throughout Spain. In this recipe, we will take the classic leche frita to a new level by adding a modern twist with the help of Mambo, a versatile kitchen appliance that will make the preparation process a breeze.

Ingredients:

1 liter of whole milk

150g of sugar

100g of cornstarch

1 cinnamon stick

Lemon peel

1 egg

Breadcrumbs

Vegetable oil

Cinnamon powder for garnish

Preparation:

1. Infusing the Milk

In a saucepan, pour the whole milk and add the sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors into the milk. Then, remove from heat and let it cool down.

Temperature: medium heat
Time: 5 minutes

2. Making the Leche Frita Base

In a bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and egg until well combined. Slowly pour the infused milk into the bowl while continuing to whisk, ensuring there are no lumps in the mixture. Once combined, pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and becomes a custard-like consistency.

Temperature: low heat
Time: until thickened

3. Setting the Mixture

Transfer the thickened mixture into a rectangular dish and smooth it out to create an even layer. Let it cool down and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until it sets completely and becomes firm.

4. Cutting and Frying the Leche Frita

Once the mixture has set, cut it into small squares or rectangles. Dip each piece into beaten egg and then coat with breadcrumbs. In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and fry the coated leche frita pieces until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Temperature: medium-high heat
Time: until golden brown

5. Serving and Garnishing

Remove the fried leche frita pieces from the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Sprinkle cinnamon powder on top for garnish. Serve the leche frita warm and enjoy the creamy, crispy, and sweet flavors of this Spanish delicacy!