Sweet Masa Bites

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 20 corn tortillas, torn into small pieces
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• Hazelnut Chocolate Dipping Sauce (recipe below)

Procedure

1. Place milk, eggs, salt, and sugar with the tortillas in a food processor and pulse until chunky paste is achieved.
2. Move to a mixing bowl and stir in the butter. Work fast to prevent melting.
3. Pour oil into a 6-quart Dutch oven and heat to 375 degrees F.
4. Roll tortilla mixture into 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch balls. Fry, 6-8 at a time, until crisp and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Drain on a cooling rack set above a sheet pan and let cool 1-2 minutes. Serve warm with Hazelnut Chocolate Dipping Sauce.

Hazelnut Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup hazelnut-flavored syrup
• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
• 1 tbs pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup whipping cream, beaten to soft peaks

Procedure

1. Combine syrups and vanilla. Gently fold in cream. Refrigerate until needed.