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.