NATILLAS: How to Make New Mexico Style Natillas/Light & Delicious Milk Custard Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is less expensive and still provides creaminess.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a cheaper substitute for butter.

chocolate shavings

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Chocolate chips can be used instead of shavings.

Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.

Whisk together eggs and sugar in a bowl until well combined.

Add cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.

Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly 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 butter until melted and smooth.

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

Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.

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

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and toasted almonds before serving.

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