Beautiful CRÈME BRÛLÉE DESSERT by Chef 'Makhi Maki' at Kapama Karula private lodge, South Africa

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vanilla bean

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract provides flavor at a lower cost

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a different flavor profile at a similar cost

Prepare a tonka bean flavored crème brûlée.

Cut the crème brûlée into pieces after it has set in the fridge.

Sprinkle caster sugar over the top of the crème brûlée pieces.

Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden.

Prepare tonka bean fluid gel and spread it on the plate.

Add blueberries, raspberries, and cherries to the plate for garnish.

Cut one cherry in half for presentation.

Prepare kataifi pastry by baking it in the oven until golden brown.

Sprinkle icing sugar over the kataifi pastry for sweetness.

Add homemade granola on top for a nutty flavor.

Garnish the dish with edible flowers.

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