World Flavors Cookbook

Natillas

A soft, pourable Spanish egg custard — lighter than flan, flavoured with cinnamon and lemon, topped with a Maria biscuit.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 1L whole milk
• 6 egg yolks
• 150g sugar
• 4 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Ground cinnamon and Maria biscuits to serve

Instructions

1. Heat milk with cinnamon stick and lemon zest until nearly boiling.
2. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until pale.
3. Remove aromatics. Pour milk slowly into yolk mixture.
4. Return to low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
5. Pour into cups. Cool to room temperature.
6. Dust with cinnamon. Press a Maria biscuit on top.