LAPIS MADE FROM CORNSTARCH / LAPIS GEMAAKT VAN MAIZENA

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter version.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while keeping a creamy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with added flavor.

Mix the cornstarch with some water until completely dissolved.

Warm the water and add the coconut milk, salt, and sugar.

Add the cornstarch mixture while stirring until it thickens and bubbles, indicating it's done.

Pour half of the mixture into a bowl and level it by shaking.

Add pandan paste or desired flavor to the other half and mix well.

Pour the flavored mixture over the first layer and shake again to level.

Let it reach room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and foil.

Place in the fridge to cool for at least 2 hours to harden.

Run a knife around the edges to loosen before cutting into pieces.

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