5 Holiday Desserts From Around the World

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and reduces saturated fat.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while adding creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Begin by making leche frita, which is a fried milk dessert.

In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of milk and 1/2 cup of sugar over medium heat.

Stir the mixture constantly until it thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Once thickened, pour the mixture into a greased dish and let it cool in the refrigerator until set, about 1-2 hours.

Once set, cut the milk mixture into squares.

Prepare a batter by mixing together 1/2 cup of flour and 1 egg in a bowl.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Dip each square into the batter, then carefully place it in the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove from the oil and roll in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before serving.

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