NATILLAS CASERAS DE LA ABUELA # 313 #

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.

Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.

Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.

Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and lemon zest.

Pour the custard into individual serving dishes or a large bowl.

Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled and set.

Serve chilled, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Cooking Techniques

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