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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾65gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs 🥛 Dairy

Bologna Fried Cream

How to order / say it
Say it Crema fritta — [KREH-mah FREE-tah]
Order I'd like the crema fritta, please.
Locally Vorrei la crema fritta, per favore.
Say locally

Sweet custard squares, breaded and deep-fried.

Why try it?

Crema fritta demonstrates Bologna's love of sweets and traditional desserts, often enjoyed during festivals and fairs, bringing joy and warmth to celebrations.

How it tastes

A crispy exterior gives way to a luscious, smooth custard, offering a delightful contrast of textures with a hint of vanilla and sweetness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Originating in the Renaissance as a rustic dessert for celebrations, crema fritta became a popular street food in Bologna's markets and festivals.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 500 ml milk
  • 🥚 4 egg yolk
  • 🍯 100 g sugar
  • 🌾 50 g flour
  • 🧂 1 tsp vanilla
  • 🌾 100 g breadcrumbs
  • 🫒 500 ml oil for frying

Method

  1. 1 Whisk milk, egg yolks, sugar, flour, and vanilla until smooth and cook until thickened.
  2. 2 Pour custard into a tray, cool, and cut into squares.
  3. 3 Coat squares in breadcrumbs, ensuring all sides are covered.
  4. 4 Deep-fry until golden and crispy. Serve warm.

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