Budino di zucchero caramellato | DOLCI AL CUCCHIAIO #01

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with distinct flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.

Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, beat eggs until frothy.

Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted.

Pour the mixture into ramekins or a serving dish.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.

Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or fruit.

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