Cremitas Españolas

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a distinct flavor

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: none

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative suitable for vegans

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor with natural richness

In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, evaporated milk, and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

Add the cinnamon stick and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and cornstarch together until smooth.

Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolk mixture to temper it, then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan.

Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Pour the mixture into serving cups and let it cool.

Once cooled, decorate with crushed María cookies, ground cinnamon, and raisins.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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