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!

By Luis Luna
Published on June 3, 2024
Spanish Natillas custard topped with cinnamon
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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.

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.