Bartolillos

Name: Bartolillos
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 4 egg yolks, beaten; 6 tbsp granulated sugar; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 tsp fine salt; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Crispy, golden fried pastry triangles filled with a creamy vanilla pastry cream, traditional to Madrid.

55 minMediumServes 8290 cal/serving

SpanishDessertStovetopVegetarianNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
6 tbsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 tsp fine salt
2 cups vegetable oil
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1

Whisk 2 cups whole milk, 4 beaten egg yolks, 6 tbsp granulated sugar, and 3 tbsp cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened into a pastry cream.
2

Remove cream from heat, stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract, and chill in the refrigerator until firm.
3

In a bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup dry white wine, and 1/4 tsp fine salt to form a smooth dough, then rest for 20 minutes.
4

Roll dough thin, cut into circles, place chilled pastry cream in the center, fold into triangles, and seal edges tightly.
5

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a skillet to 350 degrees F and fry pastries until golden brown on both sides.
6

Drain on paper towels and dust generously with 1/4 cup powdered sugar before serving.

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Questions

What is Bartolillos?

Crispy, golden fried pastry triangles filled with a creamy vanilla pastry cream, traditional to Madrid. This reference files it under Spanish dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Bartolillos?

For Bartolillos, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

How do I know when Bartolillos is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until golden brown on both sides.

What can I use instead of white wine in Bartolillos?

The entry for Bartolillos calls for 1/4 cup dry white wine. In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Can I make Bartolillos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Bartolillos is 2 cups whole milk, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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