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19. Costa Rican Melcochas de Natilla Recipe 1

Costa Rican Melcochas de Natilla

Made from a combination of natilla and sugar, creating a scrumptious caramel-like taste.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Keyword: Costa Rican Melcochas de Natilla, costa rican recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 405 kcal
19. Costa Rican Melcochas de Natilla Recipe 1

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of cornstarch
  • 1 can of condensed milk
  • 1 can of evaporated milk
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon of butter

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, mix the cornstarch, condensed milk, evaporated milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and vanilla extract.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pot.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated.
  • Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.
  • Use a spoon to scoop the mixture and form it into small balls (melcochas).
  • Place the melcochas onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them cool completely.
  • Once cooled, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Be sure to stir the mixture constantly when cooking to avoid lumps and burning.
Use a non-stick pot to avoid the mixture sticking to the bottom of the pot.
To make the melcochas easier to form, wet your hands with cold water before shaping the mixture into balls.
You can also dust your hands with cornstarch to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 59g
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