Description
Irresistible golden custard bites deliver Portuguese pastry magic with delicate layers of creamy filling and crisp exterior. Lisbon’s classic dessert promises a sweet journey that melts perfectly on palates wanting authentic culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 mL) whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ cup (60 g) cornstarch
- ½ cup (60 g) bread crumbs
- 3 tbsps (37.5 g) sugar
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- Oil for frying
- Nonstick square pan, parchment lined or silicone mold
Instructions
- Yolk Preparation: Whisk egg yolks until they transform into a pale, creamy texture, then seamlessly integrate sugar to create a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Liquid Integration: Gently stream milk into the yolk blend, ensuring a consistent incorporation while simultaneously preparing a cornstarch slurry by thoroughly blending milk and cornstarch until no lumps remain.
- Custard Development: Select a wide saucepan and warm the milk-egg mixture over gentle heat, maintaining constant motion while introducing butter to melt seamlessly into the developing custard, then slowly drizzle the cornstarch mixture, continuously stirring to develop a thick, velvety consistency.
- Setting and Cooling: Transfer the custard into a prepared mold, creating an even surface, and allow it to cool naturally at room temperature before refrigerating for thorough chilling and setting.
- Coating Preparation: Once firmly set, slice the custard into uniform cubes, transform bread crumbs into a fine texture, and optionally enhance with salt and pepper.
- Final Transformation: Dip each custard cube into egg yolk, generously roll in seasoned bread crumbs, then submerge in hot oil, frying until achieving a golden, crispy exterior that promises a delightful crunch.
Notes
- Egg Yolk Technique: Whisk yolks carefully until they become pale and creamy, creating a smooth base for the custard’s rich texture.
- Sugar Integration: Fold sugar gently into lightened yolks to develop a glossy, uniform mixture that sets the foundation for a perfect custard.
- Cornstarch Precision: Blend milk and cornstarch thoroughly to eliminate lumps, ensuring a silky-smooth custard without any unwanted graininess.
- Frying Mastery: Maintain consistent oil temperature when frying to achieve a golden, crispy exterior that provides a satisfying crunch without absorbing excess oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 4.7 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
- Fat: 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg