Cookbook:Sweet Masa Bites with Hazelnut Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Hazelnut chocolate dipping sauce

 * ¼ cup hazelnut-flavored syrup
 * ½ cup chocolate syrup
 * 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
 * ¼ cup whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks

Masa bites

 * ½ cup whole milk
 * 3 egg yolks
 * 20 corn tortillas, torn into small pieces
 * ¼ cup granulated sugar
 * ¼ cup unsalted butter
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 2 quarts vegetable oil, for frying

Hazelnut chocolate dipping sauce

 * 1) Combine syrups and vanilla.
 * 2) Gently fold in whipped cream.
 * 3) Refrigerate until needed.

Masa bites

 * 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°F.
 * 4) Roll tortilla mixture into 1 to 1½-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.
 * 6) Serve warm with the hazelnut chocolate dipping sauce.