HOW TO MAKE HAITIAN KREMAS 😋 | The Haitian Croissant

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

Coconut cream reduces sweetness and calories.

rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut milk is lighter and dairy-free.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla powder

Vanilla bean provides a more intense flavor.

Pour in 1 can of concentrated milk.

Add 3 cans of condensed milk.

Pour in 1 can of coconut milk, preferably the chunkier one.

Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lime.

Incorporate Haitian liquor (Kleene) or substitute with Haitian rum or Jamaican rum, adjusting for alcohol content.

Add vanilla extract and almond extract to taste.

Sprinkle in nutmeg and cinnamon.

Mix everything together thoroughly.

Strain the mixture into a blender to remove any solid pieces like star anise and lime pulp.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Strain the blended mixture again to ensure a smooth texture.

Serve the cremas over ice in a glass.

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