PORTUGUESE PUDDING RECIPE !!! : Cooking with spices

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk offers a dairy-free option, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally, while essence is cost-effective.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed is a vegan alternative, while substitutes can reduce costs.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Prepare a baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter.

In a saucepan, combine milk and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.

In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.

Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the eggs, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.

In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a pinch of salt and a little water to form a slurry.

Add the cornstarch slurry to the egg mixture, whisking until smooth.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Place the baking dish in a larger pan filled with hot water (bain-marie).

Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until set and a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

To serve, invert the pudding onto a plate and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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