Sugar-Free Aletria

Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Sugar-Free Aletria, a guilt-free twist on the classic Portuguese dessert. This delightful recipe swaps traditional sugar for natural sweeteners like erythritol or monk fruit, making it a diabetic-friendly treat without sacrificing sweetness. Made with tender vermicelli noodles simmered in a velvety blend of unsweetened almond milk and aromatic spices like cinnamon and lemon peel, this dessert achieves a luscious texture with the addition of rich egg yolks and fragrant vanilla extract. Topped with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, this sugar-free aletria is perfect served warm or chilled, offering a nostalgic dessert that's both health-conscious and utterly satisfying. Ready in under 40 minutes and ideal for sharing, it’s a wholesome way to enjoy a slice of Portuguese tradition!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 g thin vermicelli noodles (or angel hair pasta)
• 750 ml unsweetened almond milk
• 250 ml water
• 1 lemon peel
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 tbsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring the 750 ml of unsweetened almond milk and 250 ml of water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, add the lemon peel, cinnamon stick, and erythritol or monk fruit sweetener. Stir well to dissolve the sweetener completely.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and add the thin vermicelli noodles, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until they are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat. Carefully take out the cinnamon stick and lemon peel, and discard.

Step 6

Slowly add a few spoonfuls of the hot noodle mixture to the egg yolks, stirring constantly to temper the egg yolks.

Step 7

Gradually stir the tempered yolks back into the saucepan, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 8

Return the saucepan to low heat and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the aletria thickens slightly but without allowing it to boil.

Step 9

Pour the aletria into a serving dish or individual bowls, and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 10

Sprinkle a thin layer of ground cinnamon on top as a garnish before serving.

Step 11

Refrigerate any leftovers. This sugar-free aletria can be enjoyed cold for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1326.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	976.4

Total Fat 22.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 369mg	0%
Sodium 490.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.5g
Protein 35.4g	0%

Vitamin D 315.1IU	0%
Calcium 1502.7mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 566.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.0%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 71.1%