venezuelan marquesa how-to!

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers fat content while adding creaminess.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and calories.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is dairy-free and lighter.

Mix sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.

Add cocoa powder and vanilla extract to the mixture and blend well.

In a separate bowl, combine milk and melted butter.

Dip chocolate cookies briefly in the milk mixture to soften.

Layer the dipped cookies in a serving dish, covering the bottom.

Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cookies.

Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream cheese mixture on top.

Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Before serving, melt dark chocolate and drizzle over the top.

Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Slice and serve chilled.

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