Leche Frita Cinnamon Milk (Print View)
Sweet milk squares infused with citrus and cinnamon, fried and dusted with sugar.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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4 1/2 cups whole milk
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cinnamon stick
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peel of 1 lemon
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peel of 1 orange
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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sunflower oil for frying
→ Coating
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2 medium eggs
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons white sugar, powdered or granulated
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3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
# Directions:
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Combine 4 cups whole milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon peel, and orange peel in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and allow to infuse until cooled to room temperature.
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In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch and all-purpose flour into the remaining 1/2 cup of milk until smooth and fully dissolved. Set aside.
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Remove citrus peels and cinnamon stick from infused milk. Transfer infused milk to a large saucepan.
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Add the cornstarch and flour mixture to the infused milk. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon for 6-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and has no lumps.
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Line a rectangular baking dish with parchment paper. Pour the hot mixture into the dish and spread evenly. Cover surface with plastic wrap, pressing to touch the mixture, to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until completely set.
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Once firm, remove plastic wrap and carefully lift mixture out of the dish using the parchment paper. Place on a cutting board and cut into squared or rectangular portions of desired size.
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Set up three bowls: one with beaten eggs, one with all-purpose flour, and a third with the mixed sugar and ground cinnamon.
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In a large skillet, heat sunflower oil over high heat. Coat each portion first in flour, then dip in beaten egg. Fry in hot oil until golden on all sides, turning as needed. Work in batches to avoid crowding.
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Transfer fried pieces to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. While still warm, coat each piece with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
# Notes:
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For best results, allow the milk mixture to chill overnight for a firm, sliceable texture.