Jericallas- Mexican Custard Dessert

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative, and egg substitutes can be more affordable.

vanilla

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a less expensive option for flavor.

Add oat milk to a saucepan.

Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and Mexican cinnamon sticks to the saucepan and stir.

Heat the mixture until it comes to a boil, then turn off the heat and let it cool for at least 30 minutes.

Beat 2 eggs vigorously in a bowl until smooth.

Remove the cinnamon stick from the cooled milk mixture.

Temper the eggs by adding a little of the milk mixture to the eggs while whisking, then add the remaining milk mixture and whisk until smooth.

Prepare a glass baking dish with water halfway up to create a water bath.

Pour the custard mixture into the baking dish and place it in a 350°F oven.

Bake for 30 minutes until set.

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