[Mauritian Cuisine] Fenousse Recipe | Sweet Curdled Milk Dessert

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty taste.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.

Fold in fennel seeds gently until evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

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