Natillas are one of the most popular traditional desserts in Spain

Kids love this dessert, easy to make and very tasty. It was my grandmother who every Sunday, with all family together at home, she prepared natillas for all us. And still today, I am enjoying this great dish!! Nowadays it's me who prepare natillas for the kids.

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Let's start with the recipe!

INGREDIENTS: (For Makes 5 to 6 cups; serves 6)

• 6 cups (1.5 liters) whole milknatillas, custard, dessert, cream
• Peel of 1 lemon
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 Tbsp (40 g) cornstarch
• 8 large egg yolks
• 8 Tbsp powdered sugar
• b1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 cookies (optional)
• ground cinnamon for decoration

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PREPARATION:

A.- Wash and dry the lemon. Peel the lemon finely (try to avoid as much of the white part as possible).

Lemon flavour is what it makes me crazy,mmmm...

B.- In a large saucepan, heat 5 cups of milk on medium heat. When hot, but not boiling, remove from heat and stir in the lemon peel and the cinnamon stick split in two. Let stand for 10 minutes.

C.- Ad the cornstarch to the remaining cup of milk. Stir thoroughly until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.

If necessary, use an electric mixer to eliminate any lumps.

D.- Separate the yolks from the whites. In a mixing bowl, add the yolks and the sugar, then beat using an electric mixer. Pour the milk with the cornstarch into the bowl and continue beating until it’s smooth and well mixed.

To mix it, only take few seconds.

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E.- Strain the milk to remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel and put the saucepan back on the stove.

It doesn't need to be boiling, when hot, add the vanilla extract.

F.- Gradually pour the mixture while beating with a wooden spoon. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens up, making sure that there are no lumps.

Don’t stop stirring because the milk might stick to the saucepan or get burned.

G.- Pour natillas into 6 small bowls using a sieve to eliminate any lumps. Let cool at room temperature, then cover the top with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Don't show them yet to the kids.

H.- To serve, place a cookie on top of the cream and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

ENJOY !

(Let me know what the kids thing about Natillas)