HOW TO MAKE JERICALLAS l MY MOMS WAY OF COOKING l MEXICAN DESSERT ESTILLO JALISCO l MICHELLE RIVERA

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.

Pour 2 gallons of milk into two pots.

Add 2 sticks of cinnamon to both pots of milk.

Stir the milk continuously while heating to prevent boiling over.

Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little water until dissolved.

Pour the cornstarch mixture into the heated milk and stir to combine.

Add sugar to the milk mixture, using about 3-4 ladles for the large pot and 2 for the small pot.

Remove the milk mixture from heat once it comes to a boil and let it cool completely.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Crack 16 eggs into a bowl and ensure the milk mixture is completely cool before adding the eggs to prevent cooking them.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the blender along with the cooled milk mixture and blend for 30 seconds.

Strain the blended milk mixture through a strainer into another pot.

Add the eggs to the strained milk mixture while stirring continuously.

Prepare ramekins or any available containers for baking.

Pour the mixture into the ramekins or containers.

Place the ramekins in a larger baking dish and fill with boiling water to create a water bath.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 to 1.5 hours, checking for doneness based on the size of the containers.

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