Italian Gluten-Free Fried Cream: Carnival Sweets (Crema Fritta)
This Gluten-Free Fried Cream, a classic Italian Carnival sweet, offers a delightful taste experience with its creamy center and crispy exterior. Made with gluten-free ingredients like rice flour and coconut biscuits, it's a perfect treat for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the festive flavors of Carnival.
Bowl, Whisk, Stove, Rectangular Steel Ring or Baking Tin, Baking Paper, Knife, Frying Pan, Kitchen Paper.
Ingredients
500GramsMilk
150GramsSugar
125GramsWholemeal Rice Floursee note 1
50GramsChopped Le Veneziane Coconut Biscuitssee note 2
50GramsAlmond Floursee note 1
25GramsCorn Starchsee note 1
5Eggs
1Vanilla Pod
Grated Rind of 1 Lemon
Frying Oil
Icing Sugarsee note 1
Flour for Coatingsee note 2
Instructions
Heat the milk with the vanilla pod and grated lemon peel. Once infused, allow to cool and strain.
In a bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 2 egg whites. Gradually add the rice flour and corn starch, stirring continuously.
Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens into a cream. Let it cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour the cream into a rectangular steel ring on baking paper or a lined baking tin. Allow to cool and set, approximately 2 hours.
Once set, cut the cream into cubes. Coat each cube first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in a mixture of biscuit and almond flour.
Fry the cubes in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper and dust with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
note 1: For gluten-free preparation, ensure that the rice flour, almond flour, and corn starch are certified gluten-free. note 2: For the gluten-free version, use gluten-free coconut biscuits and gluten-free flour for coating.To adapt this recipe for a non-gluten-free version, replace the gluten-free biscuits and rice flour with standard wheat flour and regular biscuits.This gluten-free version of Crema Fritta is a testament to the versatility of Italian cuisine and aligns perfectly with the inclusive culinary experiences offered by Let's Eat The World, especially for our gluten-sensitive guests on the Let's Eat Parma tour.