Pudim Molotov/Molotof/pudim das claras (Portuguese baked meringue)

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with less processing.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean adds a richer flavor.

Combine water and sugar to make a liquid caramel.

Cook the mixture until it reaches a deep caramel color.

Pour the caramel into the pan and spread it around the sides using a spatula.

In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until medium to firm peaks form.

Gradually add sugar to the egg whites, one tablespoon at a time, until dissolved.

Add two tablespoons of caramel to the meringue mixture (optional).

Pour the meringue into the prepared pan.

Place the pan in a roasting pan and pour boiling hot water around it to create a bain-marie.

Shut the oven off and let it sit for 12 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool.

Heat the base gently to loosen the caramel from the bottom of the pan.

Invert onto a serving plate and garnish with sliced almonds.

Cooking Techniques

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