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Classic Spanish Torrijas Recipe Easy Homemade Dulce de Leche Dessert With Whipped Cream

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Classic Spanish torrijas are a comforting dessert similar to French toast, featuring thick slices of day-old bread soaked in a cinnamon and citrus milk mixture, fried to golden perfection, and topped with dulce de leche and whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • Day-old bread (preferably thick-cut baguette or rustic country bread), about 1 loaf
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Vegetable oil or olive oil for frying (about 1/2 inch depth in pan)
  • 1/2 cup (125 g) dulce de leche
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the milk soak: In a saucepan, gently warm 2 cups (480 ml) of whole milk with 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and the zest of one lemon. Heat just until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm but not boiling (about 5 minutes). Let it cool slightly.
  2. Slice the bread: Cut your day-old bread into thick slices, about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 4 cm) thick.
  3. Soak the bread: Arrange the bread slices in a shallow dish and pour the warm milk mixture over them. Let them soak for 10 minutes, turning gently halfway through to ensure even absorption. The bread should be saturated but still hold its shape.
  4. Prepare the egg wash: In a separate bowl, beat 3 large eggs until smooth.
  5. Heat the oil: Pour about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) of oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat to around 350°F (175°C). Test by dropping a small piece of bread; it should sizzle immediately.
  6. Coat and fry: Using tongs or a fork, carefully lift each soaked bread slice, let excess milk drip off, then dip into the beaten eggs, coating both sides. Immediately place into the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  7. Drain: Transfer fried torrijas to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
  8. Whip the cream: While the torrijas cool slightly, whip 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  9. Assemble and serve: Place warm torrijas on plates, drizzle generously with dulce de leche, and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use day-old bread for best texture; fresh bread can be dried in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes. Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt torrijas. Whip cream just until soft peaks form to avoid graininess. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute milk with almond or oat milk, eggs with chickpea flour batter, and heavy cream with whipped coconut cream. Baking instead of frying is a lighter alternative.

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Keywords: torrijas, Spanish dessert, dulce de leche, whipped cream, French toast, easy dessert, comfort food

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