Listen up, Senior Discount Club members! We've stumbled upon an easy dessert that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Get ready to explore the exciting world of air fryer milk desserts—a modern twist on a classic loved by many cultures.

Inspired by the fried milk desserts popular in Spain, China, Italy, and South Africa, our friends at taste.com.au decided to give this irresistible dessert an air fryer makeover. And let us tell you, it turned out to be a game-changer! We simply couldn't resist sharing this delicious discovery with our members.

Air fryer milk dessert is a true delight, boasting a crispy exterior that gives way to a creamy and luscious centre. Source: Taste

Now, you might be scratching your head at the idea of frying milk. Don't worry; you're not alone! But trust us when we say it's not only possible but also incredibly delicious. If you're a custard lover, get ready to meet your new favourite dessert.

These fried milk desserts have taken various forms in different parts of the world. Spain has its 'Leche frita', China boasts a crumb-coated version, Italy serves up the deep-fried custard delight known as 'crema fritta', and South Africa charms with its traditional milk tart, also known as 'melktert'.

Taste.com.au couldn’t help but experiment with this dessert, and what better way than using a beloved air fryer? The result? A wonderfully crispy golden exterior and a warm, velvety inside—an explosion of sweet creaminess in every bite.

The combination of textures and the rich, caramelised flavour make it an irresistible treat for any dessert lover. Source: The Cooking Foodie

According to Food Director Amira Georgy, 'The warm, creamy texture of the custard matched with the spice-laced exterior is heavenly. It’s a good treat to make ahead as you can make the custard up to two days ahead and then coat and air fry when ready to serve.'

Sounds tempting, doesn't it? If you're wondering what to expect in terms of flavour, it has all the best qualities of custard, with a hint of cinnamon sugar spice and the perfect amount of sweetness—a true delight for your taste buds.

Now, what happens when you 'fry' milk? Some might say it's magic! It creates a dessert that is bouncy, crispy, sweet, and creamy—a fascinating combination for a truly unforgettable experience.

While the ingredients for fried milk vary depending on the specific cuisine, most recipes have a consistent base of milk, flour, eggs, cornflour, and sugar. The air fryer adds a modern touch, using less oil than traditional frying methods and providing a healthier alternative while preserving the heavenly taste.

Key Takeaways

• Fried milk is a popular dessert in many cultures around the world and can now be made using an air fryer.
• Taste.com.au food experts successfully recreated the dessert, resulting in a crispy golden exterior and warm, velvety inside.
• The fried milk dessert combines the best parts of custard, a hint of cinnamon sugar spice, and the perfect amount of sweetness.
• The primary ingredients for fried milk include milk, flour, eggs, cornflour, and sugar.

Ready to have a crack at whipping up some air-fried milk yourself? Why not give this scrumptious treat a try? Having a go at new recipes like this makes life ripper and full of excitement, especially now that air fryers are making our culinary adventures a breeze.

How To Make Them​

Here's a simple recipe from Taste.com.au that you can follow to create these irresistible Air Fryer Milk Squares.

1. Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan with baking paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cinnamon sticks, and lemon rind. Heat over medium heat until it reaches a simmer.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, caster sugar, cornflour, and vanilla extract until well combined. Strain the milk mixture over the egg mixture and whisk until combined. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks and lemon rind.
4. Transfer the milk mixture back to a cleaned medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until the mixture bubbles and thickens.
5. Pour the milk mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Allow it to cool completely, then refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.
6. Turn the chilled milk mixture out onto a chopping board. Cut it into 3.5cm squares. Coat each square in flour, shaking off any excess.
7. Preheat the air fryer and spray the basket with oil. Place some milk squares in the fryer and spray them with oil. Cook at 200°C for 10 minutes or until they turn golden. Repeat this step with the remaining milk squares.
8. Sprinkle the air-fried milk squares with cinnamon sugar and serve.

So, give this air fryer milk dessert a crack, and who knows, you might just stumble upon your new go-to sweet delight!

Do you also have any other dessert recipes you'd want to share? Let us know! We're always keen to try out new mouth-watering creations!

 

[Granny*Deb]

Oh golly you've just bought back the memory of coming home from school and Mama had made a huge batch of our beloved Spanish Leche Frita dessert. They melted in your mouth mmmm and our old Aunt would make us Spanish hot chocolate made with real chocolate. Far out they were both wonderful. Back to the dessert I believe the air fryer would give it a beautiful finish. Looks like I need an air fryer now

 

[lilacseahorse]

Did I miss seeing the ingredients list? It doesn't seem to give quantities required

 

[lilacseahorse]

Did I miss seeing the ingredients list? It doesn't seem to give quantities required

Ah I see you need to click on the link to taste.com.au for full recipe