Pâte de graines de lotus - 莲蓉馅 - Lotus seed paste - HeyLittleJean

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while still offering richness.

marshmallow fluff

🥗Healthier: meringue

💰Cheaper: homemade marshmallow

Meringue can be lighter and less sweet.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

Soak the lotus seeds in water until they are soft.

Drain the lotus seeds and blend them into a smooth paste.

In a pan, heat the peanut oil and prepare caramel by adding sugar and a little water until it melts and turns dark.

Add the lotus seed paste to the caramel and mix well.

Stir continuously to avoid crystallization and cook until the mixture thickens.

If it crystallizes, continue cooking to melt the crystals back into the paste.

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