ORANGE FRIED CREAM (CREMA FRITTA ALL’ARANCIA)

The Crema Fritta or (Cremini) is a recipe of Venetian origin that is prepared especially during the Carnival period, even if it is brought to the table whenever there is a leftover of custard.

 Excellent served as a dessert after a meal as long as it is enjoyed hot.

Ingredients: 

• 5 ounces sugar
  
• 2.5 ounces flour
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1/4 liter of milk
  
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  
• Grated rind of 1 orange
  
• 2 ounces chopped candied orange rinds
  
• Fine bread crumbs

Directions: 

Beat eggs and sugar together and slowly add flour, milk, vanilla extract and orange rind, one ingredient at a time.

Pour into medium saucepan and bring to a slow boil while constantly stirring the mixture. Pour mixture onto a large greased cookie pan and let cool.

Cut into finger strips, dip into bread crumbs and fry in olive oil. Sprinkle them with powdered sugar and serve.

That’s it!