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Natillas de Leche

Natillas the Delicious Spanish and Portuguese Dessert

Natillas (custard, in English) were prepared by nuns in convents all over Europe
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Refrigerate: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Custard, Dessert, Pudding
Cuisine: Portuguese, Spainish
Keyword: Marie Biscuits, Natillas de Leche
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 299 kcal
Natillas de Leche

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • bowls
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Fine Metal Sieve

Ingredients

  • 6 Cups Whole Milk Divided
  • 1 Lemon Zested
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 5 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • 8 large Egg Yolks
  • 8 Tbsp Confectioners Sugar
  • ½ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Ground Cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

  • Gather the ingredients
  • The milk should be poured into the large saucepan. Uncover the pot, bring the milk to a simmer, and add the lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Take off the stove and set aside to cool for ten minutes.
  • Mix the cornstarch and the remaining 1 cup of milk in a small bowl.
  • Get a big bowl and add the egg yolks to it. Stir in the sugar and whip with a hand or stand mixer until foamy.
  • Combine the milk-cornstarch mixture and beat on low until combined. Put aside.
  • Using a slotted spoon, skim the lemon peel and cinnamon stick out of the hot milk.
  • Put the pot back onto the stove, but this time turn the heat down to medium. Add the vanilla extract once the milk is hot but not boiling.
  • To make a custard, add the egg yolk mixture to the warm milk slowly while whisking with a hand mixer or electric mixer on low speed.
  • Over medium heat, keep stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent the milk from scorching. Keep stirring until the liquid becomes thick.
  • Remove any clumps from the thickened mixture by ladling it through a fine mesh sieve set over a large bowl.
  • The custard should be strained through a fine metal sieve.
  • Divide the strained Natillas mixture among six individual serving bowls, ramekins, or cups. Place on a counter to cool to room temperature, then cover ramekins with plastic wrap and place in the fridge.
  • A dash of cinnamon on top before serving will make the dish even more delicious.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 303mg | Sodium: 201mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 22g
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