Best Recipe You've Never Heard of: Bougatsa me Krema

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a natural thickener without gluten.

Start by simmering milk in a saucepan.

Add sugar, cornstarch, and salt to the milk and whisk to incorporate air.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.

Remove from heat and let the pudding cool slightly.

Add 4 tablespoons of butter and lemon zest to the cooled pudding, mixing well.

Stir in vanilla extract into the pudding mixture.

Prepare the phyllo dough by layering 8 sheets in a greased 9x14 baking dish, buttering each layer.

Pour the cooled pudding mixture over the phyllo layers, smoothing it out.

Cover with additional phyllo sheets, buttering each layer, and trim excess dough from the edges.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 50 minutes until golden brown.

Dust with powdered sugar and optional cinnamon before serving.

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