Recipe for cooking fried custard squares

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Souffles and Puddings

Fried Custard Squares

This is a Basque recipe.

4 egg yolks
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
Cinnamon
1 Tbsp. butter, softened
Flour
1 egg, beaten
Oil and butter (for frying)
Powdered\sugar

Beat the egg yolks and add sugar and flour a little at a time, beating with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add cinnamon to the milk and bring to a boil. Add the milk to the egg mixture while beating. Place the mixture in a saucepan with the Tbsp. of butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 10 min.). Cool slightly, then pour into a buttered 8- or 9-inch square pan. Spread evenly and thinly, about 1/4 inch) and chill for several hours.

Remove from the refrigerator and cut into small squares. Dip lightly into flour and beaten egg, then fry quickly in hot vegetable oil and butter (about 40 seconds on each side). Drain; sprinkle with confectioners\sugar and serve.