Natilla

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 long strips lime zest
  • 1 (3- to 4-inch) piece canela
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground canela, for sprinkling

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the milk, lime zest, and canela in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until bubbles form around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, combine the egg yolks, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large heatproof bowl and whisk until the cornstarch has dissolved and there are no lumps.
  3. 3
    Put the bowl on a towel so it doesnt move around.
  4. 4
    Gradually whisk half of the hot milk mixture into the egg-yolk mixture, then carefully return everything to the saucepan.
  5. 5
    Continue cooking, stirring often, until it coats the back of a spoon.
  6. 6
    Strain the mixture and chill over an ice bath.
  7. 7
    Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top so it doesnt form a crust.
  8. 8
    When ready to serve, sprinkle some ground canela on top, and enjoy.

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