You'll love these fried orange creams or a taste of an old-fashioned dessert that I know will bring smiles to your family's table.
Total Time: 55 minutes
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My friend Gina is sharing with you today a special recipe she enjoyed eating growing up with her own twist, Fried Orange Creams with a Nutella Ganache. I’ll let Gina tell her story.
My grandfather created this recipe, but my fondest memories of it were from my great-grandmother, she would bring a pink pastry box to our house every time she came to visit; it was filled with fried creams. The only time I make these is Christmas time, so I figured this was the perfect time and place to share these with you. My mom is very old school and won’t let me give out the original recipe, so I have to respect her wishes, but she never said I couldn’t create a new one for you!
Remove rind from the orange, I like a vegetable peeler, you just want the very outside, none of the white.
In a medium saucepan combine milk, half and half, vanilla bean seeds and pod, cinnamon stick, and rind from the orange. Heat on medium heat until boiling; turn off heat, cover and let sit for 20 minutes or so.
Strain milk mixture through a strainer and into a large stockpot; add the sugar and bring milk mixture up to a boil on medium-high heat. Add semolina flour and cornstarch, whisk until well combined and no lumps. Bring to a boil and whisk constantly for 5 minutes. Make sure and turn down your heat a bit, milk scorches easily.
Pour into a greased 13” x 9” baking pan. Let cool on counter for 20 minutes or so, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Pat off any condensation with a paper towel, then cut into 2” squares or diamonds and roll in beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
Heat canola oil in a deep skillet on medium high heat, drop in fried creams carefully, don’t overcrowd the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes till browned, flipping once. Let cool for a few minutes prior to serving or I promise you will burn your tongue. The outside is crispy and the inside is warm and creamy.
Combine two in a small saucepan, heat on low, till melted, whisking to combine the two. If not smooth enough, add a little more cream.
If you really want some drama in your life, pour a tablespoon of Grand Marnier or other alcohol on top of the fried creams and light them on fire! That was the way they were served in the restaurant.
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Fried Orange Creams with Nutella Ganache
You'll love these fried orange creams or a taste of an old-fashioned dessert that I know will bring smiles to your family's table.
Prep Time40 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time55 mins
Calories: 5123kcal
Ingredients
Orange Creams
- 1 qt. whole milk
- 1 qt. half and half
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean split in half and seeds scraped out
- 1 cinnamon stick
- rind of one small orange
- 1 ½ cups semolina flour
- 1 ½ tbsp. cornstarch
- breadcrumbs plain
- 2 eggs beaten
- canola or vegetable oil for frying
Nutella Ganache
- 1/2 cup nutella
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Orange Creams
- Remove rind from orange, I like a vegetable peeler, you just want the very outside, none of the white.
- In a medium saucepan combine milk, 1/2 and 1/2, vanilla bean seeds and pod, cinnamon stick, and rind from the orange. Heat on medium heat until boiling; turn off heat, cover and let sit for 20 minutes or so.
- Strain milk mixture through a strainer and into a large stockpot; add the sugar and bring milk mixture up to a boil on medium-high heat. Add semolina flour and cornstarch, whisk until well combined and no lumps. Bring to a boil and whisk constantly for 5 minutes. Make sure and turn down your heat a bit, milk scorches easily.
- Pour into a greased 13” x 9” baking pan. Let cool on counter for 20 minutes or so, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Pat off any condensation with a paper towel, then cut into 2” squares or diamonds and roll in beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
- Heat canola oil in a deep skillet on medium high heat, drop in fried creams carefully, don’t overcrowd the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes till browned, flipping once. Let cool for a few minutes prior to serving or I promise you will burn your tongue. The outside is crispy and the inside is warm and creamy.
Nutella Ganache
- Combine ingredients in a small saucepan, heat on low, till melted, whisking to combine. If not smooth enough, add a little more cream.
Notes
If you really want some drama in your life, pour a tablespoon of Grand Marnier or other alcohol on top of the fried creams and light them on fire! That was the way they were served in the restaurant.
Nutrition
Calories: 5123kcal | Carbohydrates: 689g | Protein: 110g | Fat: 218g | Saturated Fat: 144g | Cholesterol: 853mg | Sodium: 1011mg | Potassium: 3724mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 430g | Vitamin A: 6230IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 2391mg | Iron: 20.3mg
Lisa H. says
Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe, Gina! It reminds me of when I was a young girl. Every Christmas my family would take me to Joe’s of Westlake, in Daly City. I always tried to order their fried cream dessert but most times my parents wouldn’t let me. Of course, Joe’s version is no longer on the current menu, & it does not have your extravagant Nutella ganache. Can’t wait to make your Fried Cream!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks for finding this old recipe on my site Lisa, I hope you enjoy it!
The Harried Cook says
Oh my! That looks absolutely amazing! Great recipe, Gina! 🙂 And thanks for sharing it, Chef Dennis!
Cristina says
Hi Gina: The outsides of these cubed creams look like it has a lovely texture and color – and the insides look soft and creamy. Must be a real treat torching it with the Grand Marnier. Thanks for sharing your family's story and adaption of a treasured dessert. 😉
Thanks Chef Dennis for yet another great guest post!
Magic of Spice says
Gina, this is such a scrumptious and delightful dessert…wow with the flavors 🙂
Wonderful guest post!
Rachael Ray Magazine says
Gina!!! I love your dessert. I always keep reading your posts and you are fantastic. Thanks. It looks so special.
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says
Gina, I'm so happy to see a guest post from you on Chef Dennis' blog! I absolutely adore your blog and you!
Wow now that is one creative dessert. Not only does it look delicious but it's gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing such an interesting and tasty looking recipe. 🙂
Anna Johnston says
Now that's different, its the time to go that extra mile & Gina certainly has with this one. Thanks for the introduction Dennis.
Stella says
Hey Dennis! I loved looking at all of the photos here. They are so festive and lovely, and they actually look really good on your blog. Sorry, that's my inner designer (smile).
Oh, and Gina's orange creams sound just lovely. I bet they are amazing…
I'm going to try to go find this on F.B. and give it a 'ping';-)
thehungryartist says
Amazing looking dessert. So unique. Thanks for sharing!
Otehlia says
What a great take on the yummy orange-chocolate combination! These look divine. Thanks, Gina!
Jeannie says
I am salivating here, that looks good! Very interesting recipe!
Spicie Foodie says
I love both of your blogs, they have always been among my favorites from the first time I visited both. It's so great to see to of my favorites together:) Gina this recipe is just so fabulous I don't even know where to start. It is so great seeing something different other than cookies this month:)
Dennis I am looking forward to your new feature, how exciting!
MyMansBelly says
This is a great recipe! An old and very famous restaurant here in Los Angeles served fried cream to many a celebrity over the years. I've never tried making it, but now I'm inspired.
Great feature!
Elisabeth says
Hi Gina-It's so great to see your as a guest post for Chef Dennis…a special thanks Dennis, for having her adorn your blog!
OMG-This dessert made my heart skip a beat…seriously, because I can literally only have a small bite, and with the nutella ganache, oh my…so temptings, so gorgeous, and so creative!
Table Talk says
Talk about decadent! I think I just gained 10 pounds reading about it. What a treat.
Monet says
Hi Chef Dennis and Gina!
Once again…another great guest post by someone I already adore. This recipe is something that I've never seen before. I love that this has family connections too…aren't those always the best recipes? I'm always a bit scared to fry things, but this recipe doesn't seem too complicated at all! Thank you for sharing with me. I hope you both have a relaxing Sunday.
Catherine says
This looks mouth watering! I love Nutella, I'm going into my kitchen right now to eat it by the spoonful!
The Mom Chef says
Friend chef, I know you get more of these than you know what to do with, but I have given you another award. You deserve it. You deserve all of them.
Evan @swEEts says
Gina! What have you done?! This looks beyond words delicious.. what a great recipe. I really have to try this. Well done again Chef!
Barbara says
What an unusual recipe! I loved reading about it and copied it right away!
Nice guest post, Dennis!
sara @ CaffeIna says
I knew Gina would have come out with something worth drooling over 🙂 Great job Gina (and Chef), and great pictures!
A multi-dimensional life says
Oh yes! A temptation I can't resist. Gina, thanks so much for the recipe and thanks chef Dennis for introducing me to Gina!
Cake Duchess says
Gorgeous Gina! I love the fried cream with NUTELLA idea! What a wonderful recipe to share with all of us. Funny how you couldn't get the original recipe. I like yours!! (Hi Chef Dennis-Happy Friday!)
Claudia says
Oh Gina – yes, this is great! Not only just luscious – but splendid in its presentation. You have me dreaming of fried cream…
Sommer J says
This looks fantastic, Gina!!!!!!! Definitely a MUST try!
thelonelyradish.com says
These look weird/wonderful. I have weird texture things sometimes. I will have to try these. I am intrigued.
baking.serendipity says
This looks delicious, Gina! Awesome guest post 🙂 I love foods that are associated with memories…the best always pop up around Christmas and yours is no exception 🙂
Sarah-Jane - SiliconeMoulds.com says
Never seen or heard anything like it. Very unusual. Like the other comments Gina – it's nice to see something different 🙂
Dennis – thanks for the guest post. You are really introducing us to some wonderful people and some intriuging recipes.
Damaris @Kitchen Corners says
love that you do this! these look amazing Gina.
Kita says
Wow if that doesnt look like an amazing dessert I dont know what does!! (and I don't even like orange – but that really looks like it tastes amazing).
The Mom Chef says
Oh my those look wonderful! Thanks for sharing your family recipe with us Gina. I can feel one (or six) of those squares just melting in my mouth.
Janice says
Just the other day I was saying there are just not enough tempting foods around at this time of year…
foodtravelandwine says
Thank you Gina!!….this is wonderful!!….I love the combination of oranges and chocolate…..and this dessert is delicious!!…..Abrazotes, Marcela
denise @ quickies on the dinner table says
This does remind me of both Indian and Greek desserts! Except of course for the Nutella and Grand Marnier 🙂
It looks wonderful and I have to agree that it is a very welcome change from the avalanche of seasonal cookie recipes!
Thank you Gina and Dennis for a lovely post!
whatsfordinneracrossstatelines says
Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I adore reading Chef Dennis too, and being on here makes me so happy! If I'm not already reading you, I look forward to going and seeing what's going on in your kitchens! I'll be in mine all day today baking! Happy Holidays everyone!
-Gina-
sensiblecooking says
Saved the recipe. It is going to be center piece of my christmas dinner.
She's Cookin' says
You know I love family recipes that have been passed down through the generations – they're the best kind! Fried cream, nutella and orange flavors, my mouth is watering. Thank you for sharing this divine dessert!
Mhel says
I agree. This season has been full of cookies, pies, and cakes. Sometimes it gets so overwhelming. Its nice to see something fresh. I love chocolate and orange combinations. In fact I have a favorite Malaysian white coffee brand with Choco-orange flavor. So nutella and orange will be great for me. im a sucker for choco-hazelnuts.. Thanks for sharing this wonderful guest post. U
Ms. WhitePlates says
Gina: You are my new best friend. These are utterly gorgeous and I'll be making them for my family's big get together on Christmas Eve.
Kath says
Wow! What an unusual recipe! And the Fried Creams look heavenly…I'd love a bite right now.
Gloria says
Hi dear Dennis, and glad to know Gina, these fried cream look absolutely delicious,look really nice.
Dennis send you huggs! gloria
the constant hunger says
Oh, my. Anything fried and made with Nutella needs my teeth in it. Wow!
Jenn says
Gina, what a wonderful post! It's such a fancy idea, yet not that complicated!
Another wonderful find, Chef Dennis!
Becky says
Great Job Gina! This recipe blows me away. I've never even heard of fried creams, soo good. Family recipes are like traditions that can't be broken.
As you know, I have been a follower of yours and you have been a mentor for me. Thank you for all of your help.
Thank you Chef Dennis for putting Gina on guest post Fridays
Merry Christmas to you and your family
Mari says
This looks amazingly delicious. I have seen similar recipes, but this one seems easy enough to follow.
Dennis thanks for sharing your friend's recipe!
Ana Powell says
Nice to meet you Gina.
Your recipe is extra special and definitely very moreish.
Thanks for sharing with us part of the recipe, maybe one day who knows your mum will let you share the whole secret with us.
Outstanding work.
Wishing you all a lovely Christmas ♥
ladymorgiana says
Great recipe Gina! Thank you for new inspiration and sharing the story of this wonderful family recipe 🙂 Yum!
Amparo says
¡Que delicia! me encanta esa mezcla de sabores.
Saludos.
alison says
such a great recipe,gina!chef dennis,another introducing of a delicious blog,congrats!
Cardamom Hills says
there is not a better combination than orange and chocolate!! I loved the serving with a blaze =)thanx Gina & our dear Chef for a yummy recipe. Btw, Chef, is the "Ask Chef Dennis" column open to questions on cookery??
mangiabella says
Gina, so lovely to meet you, so excited to check out your blog, and love this recipe!!!! Dennis, cheers!
Baking Barrister says
Oh my. I've never seen anything like this before. Fried cream? What a unique creation (and I'll echo the cookie comments here). The pool of Nutella ganache is also sucking me in, but I'm insanely intrigued with the cream.
Tes says
What an interesting recipe! I love to attempt making this for my upcoming holliday party 🙂
Elin says
Gina….I have to agree with Chef Dennis…you truly make stuff that comes from heaven..this is one heavenly piece of melt in the mouth fried cream…mmmmm salivating now and I am going to try this out. Thanks for recreating the recipe for us 🙂 Best Xmas gift from you and Chef Dennis 🙂
Chef Dennis… you know something, I look forward to your Friday post now LOL! Thanks for sharing all your foodbuzz foodies with us 🙂
Merry Xmas to you and family,
Elin
Suhaina says
wow…that looks so amazing….
Chow and Chatter says
wow this looks amazing what a neat recipe nice to meet you Gina
Dionne Baldwin says
Oooo, Gina Nutella? Really??? I love Nutella and all of its associates. This looks like something that is right up my alley. A nice refreshing change from all the cookies I've been seeing! Not that I tire from sweets. It's nice to meet you!
Georgia (The Comfort of Cooking) says
Oh my gosh, those fried creams look absolutely heavenly! Thanks, Dennis, for introducing yet another captivating and mouthwatering blog! 🙂
Nancy says
Hear, hear for a break from cookies!! This sounds fabulous and I think I'd love it even if it didn't combine two of my favorite flavors!!
Myrtle says
I can honestly say that recipe stopped me and I fell silent. Fried Cream? No invitation necessary this recipe was made to visit unannounced. I may have to do a different sauce because of allergies but I can't wait!!!! Thanks for sharing.
TiffKey says
There's seriously nothing like orange and chocolate (and NUTELLA! which is the background on my laptop!) 😀
veggietestkitchen says
My mouth is watering. I love this, but I'll have to make it in January. If I make anymore sweets this year I'm going to have a heart attack! This is the best dessert I've seen this season, and reminds me a bit of Indian desserts. Can't wait to taste it!
Kristen says
Gina, fried cream sounds like heaven. I can just imagine how creamy and wonderful they must taste. Thank you for rearranging the recipe a bit so you could share it with us. I know just what you mean,though about secret family recipes.
BigFatBaker says
I agree with a thought for food. I have been making and reading about cookies non stop, it's great to see something new and different. I also love that it has a story! Family recipes are always the best.
A Thought For Food says
In a month that has been loaded with cookies and pies, it was lovely getting something a little different here. Great recipe, Gina!