Leche Poleada Recipe. In this video I teach you how to prepare this exquisite Salvadoran dessert.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor complexity while brown sugar is often less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more accessible.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg offers a similar warmth, while allspice is often cheaper.

Combine milk, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.

In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth.

Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly.

Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.

Pour the mixture into serving dishes and let cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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