NATILLAS (SPANISH CUSTARD)

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In Spain, this dessert is usually bought at the supermarket, but it's very easy to prepare at home. Fresh and wholesome.

Provided by Luis Luna

Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece lemon zest
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

Combine milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes without letting it boil.
Meanwhile, beat egg yolks and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Beat in cornstarch. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and lump-free.
Remove and discard cinnamon stick and lemon zest from milk. Gradually add egg yolk mixture to the milk, and beat with a whisk over low heat until mixture starts to thickens, about 10 minutes. Bring custard to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
Pour custard into individual serving dishes and chill in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 165.8 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 15 g