Natilla - Cuban Custard

Ingredients

• 4 1/4 cups milk
• 8 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 piece lemon zest
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Bring milk, cinnamon, zest & salt to a boil.

2. 2

   Set aside to cool.

3. 3

   Dissolve cornstarch in the water.

4. 4

   Beat together diluted cornstarch, yolks & sugar.

5. 5

   Add in the milk mixture.

6. 6

   Strain.

7. 7

   Cook in double boiler (preferred) or over medium flame stirring constantly until it thickens.

8. 8

   Stir in vanilla & transfer to serving dish.

9. 9

   Powder with cinnamon.