Natillas (Spanish Custard)
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Cooking:
5 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Natillas (Spanish Custard)

1. Whole milk - 2 cups
2. Cinnamon stick - 1 (2 inch) piece
3. Lemon zest - 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece
4. Egg yolks - 3 large
5. White sugar - 3 tablespoons
6. Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Natillas (Spanish Custard)

1. Stage

Combine milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes without letting it boil.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

Pour custard into individual serving dishes and chill in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.