LA RECETA DE NATILLAS DE MI ABUELA - Recetas en 5 Minutos

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: whole milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Whole milk provides creaminess with fewer calories.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: cinnamon powder

Nutmeg offers a warm spice alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

In a pot, combine the whole milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

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

Once the milk mixture is warm, gradually add it to the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.

Return the mixture to the pot and add the cinnamon stick, lemon peel, and vanilla bean.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a custard consistency.

Remove from heat, strain if desired, and let cool before serving.

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