Natillas

Name: Natillas
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 litre whole milk; 6 egg yolks; 150g sugar; 2 tbsp cornflour; Lemon peel, a cinnamon stick and vanilla; Plain biscuits and ground cinnamon, to serve

Natillas/nah-TEE-yahs/

Also known as: Spanish Custard, Natillas Caseras

About this dish

A soft, pourable vanilla and lemon custard dusted with cinnamon and topped with a biscuit.

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Ingredients

🥛1 litre whole milk

🥚6 egg yolks

🍬150g sugar

🌾2 tbsp cornflour

🍋Lemon peel, a cinnamon stick and vanilla

🍪Plain biscuits and ground cinnamon, to serve

Method

Serves 3

Heat the milk with the lemon peel, cinnamon and vanilla, then leave to infuse.

Whisk the yolks, sugar and cornflour.

Strain the warm milk over the yolks, whisking, and return to the pan.

Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until it coats the spoon; don't let it boil.

Pour into bowls, chill, and top with a biscuit and cinnamon.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Natillas are a comforting family dessert across Spain, often served in individual bowls with a María biscuit on top.

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