Leche Frita

Name: Leche Frita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 strips lemon peel, stripped; 1 stick cinnamon stick; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tsp ground cinnamon

A classic Spanish dessert of sweetened milk thickened into soft custard, sliced into squares, pan-fried until crispy, and coated in cinnamon sugar.

35 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 strips lemon peel, stripped
1 stick cinnamon stick
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

In a saucepan, combine two-thirds of the 3 cups whole milk with 1 stick cinnamon stick and 2 strips stripped lemon peel, bringing to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2

Remove saucepan from heat, let infuse for 15 minutes, then remove cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
3

In a bowl, whisk remaining 3 cups whole milk, half of the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and half of the 2/3 cup all-purpose flour until smooth.
4

Whisk the flour mixture into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thick.
5

Pour custard into a greased dish and chill in the refrigerator until set.
6

Slice custard into squares, dredge in remaining 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, and coat in 2 beaten eggs.
7

Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry squares until golden brown.
8

Toss hot fried squares in remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon.

Questions

Can I make Leche Frita dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 3 cups whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Leche Frita gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2/3 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Leche Frita keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Leche Frita?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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