NATILLAS DE LA ABUELA RECETA TRADICIONAL. Cremosas y deliciosas natillas con el sabor de siempre

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 milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel. Heat until warm but not boiling.

In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.

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

Return the mixture to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.

Remove from heat and pour the custard into molds, placing cookies on top.

Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

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