TORTAS DE AZEITÃO

almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats are often more affordable and can provide a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener, while granulated sugar is widely available.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is often less expensive and still imparts flavor.

Start by preparing the egg cream. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water to create a syrup, stirring constantly until it reaches a pearl point.

In a separate bowl, beat the 5 egg yolks and temper them with the hot syrup to prevent cooking the yolks.

Continue to stir the mixture until it thickens to the desired consistency, then remove from heat.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

Grease a rectangular baking dish with butter and dust with flour, or line with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine the 8 whole eggs and the cornstarch, mixing well.

Pass the mixture through a sieve to ensure a smooth batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.

Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before adding the egg cream on top.

Spread the egg cream evenly over the baked layer.

Dust the top with powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.

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