HOW TO MAKE LECHE CAKE (LECHE FLAN with SOFT SPONGY CAKE) FILIPINO STYLE DESSERT ♡

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option with similar sweetness.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is suitable for lactose intolerance.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while being dairy-free.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with less sugar.

Prepare the caramel by melting 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in each pan until golden brown.

For the merengue, beat 6 egg whites with 1/2 tsp cream of tartar until soft peaks form, then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.

In a separate bowl, mix 6 egg yolks, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 lemon rind, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 1/2 cups cake flour until smooth.

Pour the cake batter over the caramel in the pan.

For the leche flan, combine 12 egg yolks, 1 cup evaporated or fresh milk, 1 tsp vanilla essence, and 1 can of condensed milk in a bowl and mix well.

Pour the leche flan mixture over the cake batter in the pan.

Bake in a preheated oven until set, then cool before serving.

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