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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 26, 2006
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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
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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

  • Step 
    1
    Mix 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.
  • Step 
    2
    Cut custard into 2-inch squares, using wet knife. Dip custard squares into eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat 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;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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