Natilla

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A simple and satisfying soft custard

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup fine sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 3 tbsp water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • Dash of salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation:
In a large saucepan, mix the milk, dissolved cornstarch, salt, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth. Cook uncovered over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove immediately and pour through a thin strainer into individual dessert cups.

Refrigerate and serve chilled in dessert cups.