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| Boilerpipe Text | Natillas is a rich and creamy Spanish custard with a subtle lemon and cinnamon flavor. You can get this dessert everywhere in Spain, but it's easy to make at home from scratch!
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
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2
cups
whole milk
1
(2-inch) piece
cinnamon stick
1
(1 ½-inch) piece
lemon zest
3
large
egg yolks
3
tablespoons
white sugar
1
tablespoon
cornstarch
Directions
Combine milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes without letting it boil.
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.
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.
Pour custard into individual serving dishes and chill in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
187
Calories
9g
Fat
18g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
11%
Saturated Fat
4g
19%
Cholesterol
198mg
66%
Sodium
108mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
16g
Protein
9g
19%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
170mg
13%
Iron
1mg
5%
Potassium
221mg
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
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# Natillas (Spanish Custard)
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Natillas is a rich and creamy Spanish custard with a subtle lemon and cinnamon flavor. You can get this dessert everywhere in Spain, but it's easy to make at home from scratch\!
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Published on June 3, 2024
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
- 1 (1 ½-inch) piece lemon zest
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
## Directions
1. Combine milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes without letting it boil.
2. 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. 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. Pour custard into individual serving dishes and chill in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.
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## Nutrition Facts (per serving)
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| 187 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
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| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 187 | |
| % Daily Value \* | |
| Total Fat 9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium 108mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 9g | 19% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 170mg | 13% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 221mg | 5% |
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| Readable Markdown | Natillas is a rich and creamy Spanish custard with a subtle lemon and cinnamon flavor. You can get this dessert everywhere in Spain, but it's easy to make at home from scratch\!
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
- 1 (1 ½-inch) piece lemon zest
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
## Directions
1. Combine milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes without letting it boil.
2. 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. 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. Pour custard into individual serving dishes and chill in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.
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## Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| | |
|---|---|
| 187 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 187 | |
| % Daily Value \* | |
| Total Fat 9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium 108mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 9g | 19% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 170mg | 13% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 221mg | 5% |
\* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
\*\* Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. |
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