Cream Torrijas

Name: Cream Torrijas
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks; 1 cup clotted cream; 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening; 6 egg whites; flour; vegetable oil, to fry the torrijas; 1 egg white; 1/2 cups water; 1 kilo sugar; water, fry; 1 tablespoon orange peels; 2 cloves; 1 teaspoon anise

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If you are also watching the series Like Water for Chocolate, then you surely craved the famous cream torrijas of Tita, the protagonist of the story. Plus, this no-bake dessert is very easy to make, so there’s no excuse not to enjoy these torrijas.

Did you know? Cream torrijas are a dessert that has its origins in Spanish cuisine; however, it has become a classic in different countries, including Mexico. This recipe is usually prepared for Lent, but the excitement caused by the series Like Water for Chocolate will make you want to try them any day of the week.

The best part? Torrijas, also known as torrijas, are made with ingredients like bread, egg, sugar, or piloncillo, and more, so you won’t spend a fortune on dessert.

Torrijas

Lenten Torrijas

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 29-11-2024

Preparation

25 mins

30 mins

Low

Mix the egg yolks and cream with a whisk.

Melt the lard in a pan over medium-low heat, add the yolk mixture, cover, and cook on low heat for 10 minutes or until fully cooked, but do not let it burn. Remove from heat and let cool. Cut into medium cubes and set aside. Beat the egg whites to a stiff peak or until they double in size and are firm. Dip the torrijas in flour and then in the whipped egg whites. Fry the torrijas in a pot with enough oil over medium heat. Remove from the oil and place on a plate with absorbent paper. For the syrup: in a bowl, mix the egg whites with water using a whisk for 4 minutes. When it foams a little, add it to a pot along with the sugar; this needs to rise in the pot three times, as it means it will rise like foam, and when this happens, add cold water to bring it back down.

When the mixture rises for the third time, remove the foam with a ladle. Add the orange peel, clove, and anise and reheat for 5 minutes on very low heat. If necessary, remove the foam again, strain, and set aside. Remember that the syrup should be at the gum point. Serve the cream torrijas on a flat plate and drizzle with the syrup.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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