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Natillas

Cultural Context

Originating in Spain, Natillas is a traditional custard dessert often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. Its creamy texture and sweet flavor make it a beloved treat, especially in winter months. Today, variations exist across Latin America, where it is sometimes flavored with different spices or served with fruits, showcasing its adaptability and enduring popularity.

SpanishESdessert
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups whole milk
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
5 egg yolks
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cinnamon stick
lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maria cookies

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.

1

Mix 3 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of evaporated milk in a saucepan.

2

Add 1 cinnamon stick and lemon zest to the milk mixture.

3

Heat the milk mixture over medium-high heat for a few minutes to release the flavors from the cinnamon and lemon.

4

Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon zest from the milk mixture once heated.

5

In a separate bowl, mix 5 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little bit of the heated milk to create a slurry.

6

Add 5 egg yolks to the slurry gradually to temper the eggs, ensuring not to scramble them.

7

Combine the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.

8

Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 8 minutes, stirring continuously until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

9

Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingtemperingcookingchilling

Equipment Needed

saucepan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Spanish CustardNatilla
Local Name: Natillas

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