HOW TO MAKE HAITIAN CREMAS STEP BY STEP

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Coconut cream offers a rich texture with fewer calories.

rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without the alcohol.

Break open the coconuts and remove the flesh from the shell.

Remove the skin from the coconut flesh until it looks white.

Wash the coconut flesh.

Cut the coconut into small pieces to avoid breaking the blender.

Add the coconut pieces to the blender with some coconut milk to help blend.

Blend the coconut until smooth.

Strain the blended coconut to extract the juice and milk.

Add 6 cans of condensed milk to a mixing bowl, scraping the cans to get all the milk out.

Add lemon zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the bowl, stirring while adding to prevent clumping.

Add 2 cups of sugar to the mixture and stir until dissolved.

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