Natillas caseras con galletas María

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, lemon peels, and vanilla pod. Heat the mixture until it is warm but not boiling.

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

Once the milk mixture is warm, remove the lemon peels and vanilla pod, then add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously.

Add the egg yolks to the mixture and continue to stir until it thickens to a custard-like consistency.

Pour the natillas into serving dishes and top with the María cookies.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

Allergens