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Michelin-Style Lemon Fried Milk (Leche Frita al Limón)

Experience the ultimate Spanish indulgence with our Michelin-style Leche Frita al Limón. This elevated classic transforms simple milk and citrus into a silky, golden delight that melts in your mouth. Perfect for those seeking a sophisticated dessert, it combines a crispy exterior with a fragrant, creamy heart. Truly a gourmet treat!

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What you need

For the Creamy Dough:

• 500ml Whole milk (high quality)
• 100g Granulated sugar
• 60g Cornstarch (Maizena)
• 2 Large egg yolks
• Peel of 1 organic lemon (no white pith)
• 1 Cinnamon stick

For the Crispy Coating:

• 2 Large eggs, beaten
• All-purpose flour for dredging
• Sunflower oil for frying

For the Finishing Touch:

• 2 tbsp Granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Fresh lemon zest for garnish

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The steps

1. Infusion (10 mins): In a saucepan, heat 400ml of milk with the lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and let it steep for 10 minutes to extract the citrus oils.
2. Thickening (5 mins): Whisk the remaining 100ml of cold milk with the cornstarch and egg yolks until smooth. Slowly pour this into the strained, warm milk while whisking constantly over medium heat until it thickens into a dense custard.
3. Setting (4 hours): Pour the mixture into a greased rectangular dish (about 2cm thick). Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until completely firm.
4. Frying (10 mins): Cut the chilled dough into equal squares. Dredge each square in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs. Fry in hot oil (180°C) until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
5. Coating: Immediately toss the hot fried milk in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

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Serve these golden squares warm, dusted generously with cinnamon sugar. The contrast between the hot, creamy center and the crisp shell is divine.

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Bring a touch of Spanish fine dining to your kitchen today. This Leche Frita is guaranteed to impress every single guest you host!

Michelin-Style Lemon Fried Milk (Leche Frita al Limón)

An elegant Spanish classic elevated with intense citrus aromatics. This dessert features a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth lemon custard center encased in a shatteringly crisp golden shell, finished with a zesty cinnamon-sugar dusting.

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Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Chilling Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 55 minutes mins

Servings: 6 portions

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Spanish

Calories: 315

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Lemon Custard Base

• 750 ml whole milk
• 3 large lemons zest only, removed in wide strips
• 1 cinnamon stick Ceylon variety preferred
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 80 g cornstarch
• 2 egg yolks room temperature
• 1 vanilla bean split and scraped

Coating and Frying

• 100 g all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 500 ml grapeseed oil

Finishing Sugar

• 50 g superfine sugar
• 1 lemon finely grated zest
• 5 g ground cinnamon

Equipment

• 1 Heavy-bottomed Saucepan
• 1 Square Baking Dish 8x8 inch
• 1 Fine Mesh Strainer
• 1 Frying Pan
• 1 Digital Thermometer to check oil temperature

Method

 

Infusing the Milk

1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 500ml of the milk with the lemon zest strips, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then remove from heat and let infuse for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Custard

1. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining 250ml of cold milk with the cornstarch, sugar, and egg yolks until perfectly smooth.
2. Strain the infused milk to remove the aromatics and return the liquid to the saucepan. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture.
3. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens into a heavy, glossy custard. This should take about 5-8 minutes.

Setting the Custard

1. Lightly grease a square 8x8 inch baking dish. Pour the custard into the dish and smooth the top. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
2. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely firm.

Frying and Serving

1. Turn the chilled custard out onto a cutting board and slice into 2-inch squares.
2. Dredge each square first in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs to coat thoroughly.
3. Heat the oil in a wide skillet to 180°C (350°F). Fry the squares in batches until deep golden brown and crispy on all sides (about 1-2 minutes per side).
4. Drain briefly on paper towels, then immediately toss in the mixture of superfine sugar, lemon zest, and ground cinnamon. Serve warm.

Notes

For the best texture, ensure the custard is completely cold before slicing and frying. Using grapeseed oil provides a clean finish without masking the delicate lemon flavor.