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Venetian Fried Cream: Crema Fritta (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Venetian Fried Cream: Crema Fritta (Mario Batali)
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
305
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Using a little olive oil, lightly and evenly grease a small baking sheet or a large piece of waxed paper lying flat on a work surface. Keep the greased surface nearby while you work at the stovetop.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the milk warm, but not bubbling.
  3. In a second small saucepan over low heat, combine the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, stir constantly until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add the flour, milk, and lemon zest and continue slowly stirring. Be sure to use the wooden spoon to clean the bottom of the pan with every few stirs to avoid letting any egg cook and congeal to the bottom of the pan. Turn the heat to a gentle medium and continue stirring slowly until the mixture thickens and forms a very dense homogenous pastry cream, about 5 minutes.
  4. When the cream has thickened gently pour the cream onto the prepared work surface. Using a spatula, spread the cream so that it forms 1 layer 1-inch thick. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
  5. When the cream has cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the layer of cream into 2-inch shapes (circles or squares).
  6. Fill a deep pot no more than halfway with extra-virgin olive oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 350 degrees F. The oil should remain at or around this temperature throughout the cooking process.
  7. While the oil is heating, place the some flour, the egg whites and the bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Carefully dredge the cream circles 1 by 1 through the flour, then the egg whites and then the bread crumbs. Working in batches of 6, fry the fritters until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon or spider to gently drop the fritters into the oil, being careful not to splatter. Using the same spoon or spider, remove the finished fritters to a serving plate. Repeat process until all the crema fritta are cooked. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 304.92 Kcal (1277 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.81g 1%
Cholesterol 1.23mg 0%
Sodium 129.4mg 5%
Potassium 198.44mg 4%
Total Carbs 63.19g 21%
Sugars 29.25g 117%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 9.12g 18%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 99.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.73 Kcal (794 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.51g 1%
Cholesterol 0.76mg 0%
Sodium 80.52mg 5%
Potassium 123.48mg 4%
Total Carbs 39.32g 21%
Sugars 18.2g 117%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 7%
Protein 5.68g 18%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 62.2mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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