Colombian Natilla (Cinnamon Milk Custard)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
14 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
South American, Colombian
Colombian Natilla (Cinnamon Milk Custard)
Description
This Colombian Natilla recipe creates a cinnamon milk custard by slowly simmering whole milk with panela or dark muscovado sugar and cinnamon sticks, extracting warm spice flavors. The custard is thickened by stirring in a cornstarch and milk slurry over medium-high heat until thick and creamy, then cooked down further to develop texture without clumping. Butter and raisins add smoothness and bursts of sweetness within the custard.
Once cooked, the natilla is poured into a round pan and refrigerated for at least two hours to set firmly. It is served chilled, traditionally sprinkled with ground cinnamon to accent the warm spice tones. The custard has a creamy texture balanced by the deep sweetness of panela and the aromatic cinnamon, making it a comforting dessert.
Natilla is commonly prepared during festive seasons and enjoyed as a sweet treat on its own or accompanied by traditional holiday dishes in Colombia.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk whole
- ½ cup panela cheese or dark muscovado sugar (or more brown sugar, shredded
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup milk whole
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, over low heat, simmer 2 cups of milk, sugars and cinnamon sticks for 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks.
- In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and 1 cup of milk.
- Turn the heat to medium-high and add the cornstarch mixture. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Lower the heat and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir constantly so that the cornstarch doesn't clump.
- Turn off the heat. Add the raisins and butter. Mix well and pour into a 9-inch round pan. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle with some ground cinnamon.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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