Sweet Fondue Parmesan (Fried Custard Squares)

Ingredients

• Custard

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • A pinch ground cinnamon

• Coating

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar