SANTA FE NATILLAS

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Santa Fe Natillas are like iles flottantes, floating islands, but with the meringue folded into the pudding. The recipe is most authentic with canela (Mexican cinnamon) and Mexican vanilla. When I can't be in Santa Fe, this is comfort food! This recipe comes courtesy of the Santa Fe School of Cooking and is one that I particularly enjoy, so I'm parking it here for safekeeping.

Provided by East Wind Goddess

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 6-oz servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, separated
2 cups heavy cream, divided
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
nutmeg
cinnamon (preferably Canela)

Steps:

  • Make a paste of the egg yolks, flour and 1/2 cup of the heavy cream.
  • In a saucepan combine 1/4 cup of sugar and a pinch of salt with the remaining heavy cream and bring the mixture to the boiling point.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and whisk into the egg mixture gradually.
  • Pour the mixture into a double boiler and cook slowly over simmering water until it thickens (20 minutes).
  • Mix in the vanilla and remove from the heat, allowing it to cool.
  • The recipe can be made ahead until this point.
  • Beat the egg whites with 2 tablespoons of sugar until stiff but not dry. Gently fold the meringue into the cooled custard.
  • Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg and/or cinnamon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.4, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 179.2, Sodium 53.5, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 4

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