Natillas - Mexican Custard

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup flour
• Nutmeg
• 4 cups milk
• Cinnamon
• 3/4 cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place egg yolks, flour, and 1 cup of milk in a small mixing bowl.
Stir to make a smooth paste. Set aside.
2. Place the remaining milk, sugar, and salt in a medium-sized
saucepan and scald at medium heat.
3. Add the egg mixture to the scalded milk and continue to cook at
medium heat until a soft custard consistency is reached. Remove
custard from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
4. Beat the egg whites in a medium-sized mixing bowl until they are
stiff, but not dry. Fold the egg whites into the custard, chill,
and garnish with nutmeg and cinnamon before serving.