This sweet dessert--with the delicate flavor of nutmeg--is crispy on the outside and smooth and custardy on the inside.
Fried Milk
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 3 hr 22 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 10
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 3/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar, if desired
Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs
Instructions
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Step1Mix granulated sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in 3-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon peel. Spread evenly in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Refrigerate uncovered at least 3 hours until firm.
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Step2Cut custard into 2-inch squares, using wet knife. Dip custard squares into eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
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Step3Heat oil (1 to 1/2 inches) to 360°F; fry 2 or 3 squares at a time in oil 1 to 2 minutes or until light brown; drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
195
Calories
5 g
Total Fat
6 g
Protein
32 g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 195
- Calories from Fat
- 45
- Total Fat
- 5 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Cholesterol
- 60 mg
- Sodium
- 170 mg
- Potassium
- 180 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 32 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 6 g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 6%
- 6%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 14%
- 14%
- Iron
- 4%
- 4%
Exchanges:
1 Fruit; 1 Milk; 1 Fat;Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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