Fried Cream I

Origin: Florence, Italy

Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs with sugar, then stir in powdered starch, lemon zest, milk (added gradually), and butter.
  2. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened like a custard; add salt and spread a finger thick on a tray to cool.
  3. When cold, cut into diamonds, coat in egg and breadcrumbs, fry, and serve hot as a garnish.

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