World Flavors Cookbook

Natilla Colombiana

Name: Natilla Colombiana
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Colombia
Ingredients: Milk; Cornstarch; Panela or sugar; Cinnamon, cloves; Butter; Grated coconut

A firm, spiced custard made with panela and cornstarch, the centerpiece of Colombian Christmas.

Cuisine: Colombia

Ingredients

Milk
Cornstarch
Panela or sugar
Cinnamon, cloves
Butter
Grated coconut

Instructions

1. Mix cornstarch with a bit of milk. 2. Boil remaining milk with panela and spices. 3. Add cornstarch mixture and stir constantly until very thick. 4. Stir in coconut and butter. 5. Pour into a mold and let set. 6. Slice and serve with buñuelos.