What Are Some Traditional Ecuadorian Desserts? - South America Travel Pros

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option while maintaining creaminess.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is a lighter alternative that can be used in desserts.

Prepare a caramel by melting sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown; pour into a flan mold and swirl to coat the bottom.

Blend pineapple until smooth; set aside.

In a blender, combine eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and the blended pineapple; blend until smooth.

Pour the mixture over the caramel in the flan mold.

Prepare a water bath by placing the flan mold in a larger baking dish filled with hot water; this helps cook the flan evenly.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until set, about 50-60 minutes.

Check doneness by inserting a knife; it should come out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature; then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it; invert onto a serving plate.

Garnish with fresh pineapple slices or whipped cream if desired.

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