Bonet Piemontese: Italian Amaretti & Chocolate Flan

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal offers a vegan alternative.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is caffeine-free and lower in fat.

Prepare caramel by heating sugar in a saucepan until it melts and turns golden brown.

Pour the caramel into a mold, tilting to coat the sides evenly.

In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, espresso, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract; bring to a boil.

Cool the mixture slightly, then add to beaten egg yolks and sugar; whisk together.

Strain the mixture to ensure it's smooth.

Crush Amaretti cookies and add them to the custard mixture.

Pour the custard mixture into the prepared mold over the caramel.

Place the mold in a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the mold.

Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes, then rotate and bake for another 15 to 30 minutes until set.

Let cool, then unmold and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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