Bianco Mangiare - Sweet Dreams in White
This classic Sicilian dessert is made mostly from white-colored ingredients, yielding a simple but refined delicacy of Arabian origin. While there are many variations on this recipe, we present you with the special recipe used by Maria Carnevale, with whom you can also study Sicilian cooking.
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooling time: 2-3 hours
Serving 4 people
- 1l whole milk
- 80g cornstarch
- 200g sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- whole peel of unprocessed lemon
Preparation
In an unheated pot, mix the cornstarch with a little milk so that a smooth cream is made. And the sugar and the remaining milk and stir. Then add the lemon peel and the cinnamon stick, stirring continuously. Bring mixture to a boil while stirring.
Allow the mixture to boil for 2 minutes. Remove from stovetop and fill portions in individual bowls. Cool until room temperature, then place in refrigerator. Serve cold with fresh fruits or orange jam or simply a little cinnamon.
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