In the heart of Basque Country, a culinary haven in Northern Spain, lies a dessert that embodies simplicity and indulgence: Basque Custard, also known as "Natillas". This creamy and velvety custard is a testament to the region's rich dairy tradition, boasting a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. With a delicate vanilla aroma, a hint of cinnamon, and a smooth texture that melts in your mouth, Basque Custard is a true delight.
Discover the art of crafting this classic dessert with our curated collection of Basque Custard recipes. From traditional methods to modern twists, we have something for every palate and skill level. Indulge in the creamy delight of our Classic Basque Custard, a timeless recipe that showcases the essence of this beloved dish. For a touch of elegance, try our Crème Brûlée-inspired Basque Custard, where a caramelized sugar topping adds a delightful crunch to the velvety custard.
If you seek a gluten-free option, our Almond Flour Basque Custard is a symphony of flavors and textures, with a nutty almond base and a luscious custard filling. And for those with a sweet tooth, our Chocolate Basque Custard is a decadent treat, where rich chocolate and creamy custard intertwine in perfect harmony.
No matter your preference, our Basque Custard recipes will transport you to the heart of this culinary paradise. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a journey of taste as you recreate this Basque treasure in your own kitchen.
NATILLAS (SPANISH CUSTARD)
In Spain, this dessert is usually bought at the supermarket, but it's very easy to prepare at home. Fresh and wholesome.
Provided by Luis Luna
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes without letting it boil.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour custard into individual serving dishes and chill in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 165.8 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 15 g
A BASQUE CUSTARD (NATILLAS)
Make and share this A Basque Custard (Natillas) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Holmes Basque
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 5-6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the cream and cinnnamon sticks, and bring them to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and cook gently for about 10 minutes, until the cream is infused with the cinnamon. Set the pan aside so the cream can cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until they are well mixed. Add the cream and cinnamon sticks, and whisk well.
- Heat 1 to 2 inches of water in the bottom pan of a double boiler, and transfer custard mixture to the top pan, or set the bowl over a saucepan containing 1 to 2 inches of hot water. Bring the water to a boil, and cook the sauce, stirring constantly, for about 30 minutes or until it thickens, adding more hot water to the bottom pan if necessary. Remove the top pan or the bowl from over the hot water, and let the custard cool.
- Strain the cooled custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass or ceramic container (do not use plastic), and refrigerate the natillas for at least 4 hours, until it is cool. Stir before serving, adding a little more heavy cream if necessary to smooth the natillas. Divide it among six custard cups or transfer it to a pitcher to use as a sauce. Serve the natillas sprinkled with cinnamon.
- This is also delicious served as a sauce for almond cake, and also with fresh raspberries -- !
- Enjoy!
SWEET BASQUE CREAM (NATILLAS)
Provided by Teresa Barrenechea
Categories Dairy Egg Dessert Fall Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 5 to 6 cups; serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the cream and cinnnamon sticks, and bring them to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and cook gently for about 10 minutes, until the cream is well infused with the cinnamon. Set the pan aside so the cream can cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until they are well mixed. Add the cream and cinnamon sticks, and whisk well.
- Heat 1 to 2 inches of water in the bottom pan of a double boiler, and transfer custard mixture to the top pan, or set the bowl over a saucepan containing 1 to 2 inches of hot water. Bring the water to a boil, and cook the sauce, stirring constantly, for about 30 minutes or until it thickens, adding more hot water to the bottom pan if necessary. Remove the top pan or the bowl from over the hot water, and let the custard cool.
- Strain the cooled custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass or ceramic container, and refrigerate the natillas for at least 4 hours, until it is cool. Stir before serving, adding a little more heavy cream if necessary to smooth the natillas. Divide it among six custard cups or transfer it to a pitcher to use as a sauce. Serve the natillas sprinkled with cinnamon.
NATILLAS
One of the most popular desserts in Spanish cuisine, natillas or Spanish egg custard is made from milk, sugar, and egg yolks, and is flavored with lemon, cinnamon or vanilla.
Provided by Hands Doing Things
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks for 1 minute on high speed.
- Add the sugar and cornstarch, and beat again for 3 minutes or until a smooth, creamy mixture is formed. Set aside.
- Pour the milk into a non-stick saucepan set over medium-low heat.
- Add all the chosen flavorings (cinnamon, lemon, and / or vanilla)
- Simmer for around 15 minutes. Once the milk is well-flavored, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Take ½ cup (100 ml) of hot milk from the saucepan and pour it into the egg yolk mixture, beating at high speed to avoid curdling.
- Pour this mixture into the saucepan with the rest of the flavored milk and, over a medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until thickened. Make sure to whisk constantly, to prevent the custard sticking.
- Divide the custard evenly between the ramekins, and sprinkle with powdered cinnamon. Top with a Marie cookie while still hot.
- Let cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator and let cool completely before serving.
- Natillas may also be served warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 208 mg, Sodium 62 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NATILLAS DE LECHE (SPANISH CUSTARD)
Natillas de Leche is a rich vanilla-flavored egg custard from Spain, lightly flavored with lemon and cinnamon. Here's a recipe to make it.
Provided by Lisa & Tony Sierra
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Pour 5 cups of milk into a large saucepan. Add lemon peel and cinnamon stick and warm the milk, uncovered, over medium heat, until just before it boils. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk remaining 1 cup milk with the cornstarch.
- Place egg yolks in a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and beat with an electric mixer until it is frothy.
- Add the milk-cornstarch mixture and continue to beat with mixer until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.
- Remove the lemon peel and cinnamon stick from the warm milk, using a slotted spoon.
- Return the pot to the stove on medium heat. After milk is hot, but not boiling, add the vanilla extract .
- Slowly pour egg yolk mixture into the warming milk, while beating with electric mixer on low speed.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir continuously over medium heat, so the milk does not stick. Stir until mixture thickens.
- Ladle thickened mixture through a fine mesh sieve placed over a large bowl, in order to eliminate any lumps.
- Pour strained natillas mixture evenly into 6 small bowls, ramekins, or cups. Allow to cool to room temperature on the counter, then cover ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Once chilled, garnish with cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 303 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 22 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 1 custard (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BASQUE CREAM (NATILLAS) DESSERT SAUCE
From Teresa Barrenechea in The Basque Table, this is a great sauce to dress up plain cakes or custards. This recipe accompanies her Recipe #397727 and I didn't include it in that recipe because the amount it makes is way more than is needed and it throws off the nutritional values considerably! It is the equivalent to pouring custard, natillas (although more liquid than the firmer Santa Fe style natillas) or creme anglais.
Provided by East Wind Goddess
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 quart, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the cream and cinnnamon sticks, and bring them to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, and cook gently for about 10 minutes, until the cream is well infused with the cinnamon.
- Set the pan aside so the cream can cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until they are well mixed. Add the cream and cinnamon sticks, and whisk well.
- Heat 1 to 2 inches of water in the bottom pan of a double boiler, and transfer custard mixture to the top pan, or set the bowl over a saucepan containing 1 to 2 inches of hot water.
- Bring the water to a boil, and cook the sauce, stirring constantly, for about 30 minutes or until it thickens, adding more hot water to the bottom pan if necessary.
- Remove the top pan or the bowl from over the hot water, and let the custard cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 160.8, Sodium 48.9, Carbohydrate 11.3, Sugar 9.7, Protein 3.6
NATILLA (CUBAN CINNAMON AND VANILLA CUSTARD)
Provided by Daisann Mclane
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield Four 1/2-cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the milk, cinnamon stick, salt and lime peel in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, letting the spice and lime steep in the milk.
- In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and the dissolved cornstarch until blended well.
- Discard the cinnamon stick and lime peel and combine the infused milk with the egg yolks in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. When the mixture thickens to soft-custard consistency, turn the heat off and add the vanilla. Pour into a large dessert dish (like a 7-inch souffle dish) or 4 individual 1/2-cup dessert ramekins and chill.
- Serve sprinkled with ground cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 207, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 118 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams
NATILLAS
This is a recipe that has been past down from my great grandmother. It is a spanish dessert. the Spaniards brought this yummy pudding from Spain and introduced it to the Native Americans. I have never found this dessert in any restaurants out side New Mexico. Natillas is a custard dish typically made with milk, sugar, vanilla,...
Provided by Teresa Morgan
Categories Puddings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Directions: 1.Combine 1 cup milk and egg yolks in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk; set aside. 2. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually add remaining 1 3/4 cups milk, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in whipping cream. 3. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds and bean to milk mixture. Bring mixture to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat. 4. Gradually add half of hot milk mixture to egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. 5. Remove from heat. 6. Add butter to milk mixture; stir until combined. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl for 25 minutes or until custard cools, stirring occasionally. Discard vanilla bean. Spoon custard into a bowl. Cover surface of custard with plastic wrap; chill. 7. Place egg whites in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until foamy. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating at high speed until stiff peaks form. 8. Beat in vanilla. Gently fold 1/2 cup of beaten egg whites into custard. 9. Spoon 1/2 cup custard into each of 8 bowls or footed glasses; top each serving with 1/4 cup remaining egg white mixture. Garnish with nutmeg. Yield: 8 servings
NATILLAS (CUSTARD)
This is a traditional recipe for the Spanish dessert Natillas - it's a vanilla flavored custard made from scratch that has been passed down for generations.
Provided by miladyck
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine 1 cup milk and egg yolks in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside. Set up a large bowl with ice cubes.
- Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium over medium-high heat; gradually add remaining 1 3/4 cups milk, whisking constantly. Stir in whipping cream.
- Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds and bean to the milk mixture. Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat.
- Gradually add half of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return milk mixture to pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add butter to milk mixture and stir until well combined.
- Place pan in the prepared ice-filled bowl and allow to cool, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Discard vanilla bean. Spoon custard into a bowl. Cover surface of custard with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue to beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract. Gently fold 1/2 cup of beaten egg whites into the cooled custard.
- Spoon about 1/2 cup custard into each of 8 bowls or footed glasses; top each serving with 1/4 cup remaining egg white mixture. Garnish with nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 105.4 mg, Sugar 30.5 g
NATILLAS (MEXICAN CUSTARD)
Mexican custard-type dessert that is so light you can't eat just one. This recipe has been in my family for over 130 years. Most of these ingredients are probably already in your pantry and it can be whipped up and put in the refrigerator for tomorrow's dinner party.
Provided by Michelle
Time 5h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dissolve 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in 1 cup of milk. Beat egg yolks. Add beaten egg yolks, 1 tablespoon nutmeg, and salt. This makes a thick paste.
- Put the rest of the milk in a heavy pan over low heat. Add the paste mixture and stir constantly. Cook until mixture comes to a boil and thickens or coats a spoon.
- Beat egg whites until stiff and then add 1 tablespoon sugar as you continue beating. Fold this mixture into hot custard.
- Pour into individual ramekin serving dishes (sometimes I use thick martini glasses if I want to get fancy).
- Chill for a minimum of 5 hours and sprinkle remaining nutmeg over chilled dessert for presentation.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 75.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 74.2 mg, Sugar 24 g
NATILLAS
This is an easy way to make the traditional Spanish dessert. Tastes just like the recipe my grandmother and mom use.
Provided by angelfyre 2
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In sauce pan warm milk.
- In separate bowl beat egg yolks, add sugar, flour and salt.
- Temper mixture with about 1/2 to 1 c of warm milk.
- Add mixture to sauce pan and heat until boils and thickens.
- Add vanilla.
- Remove from heat.
- In large bowl beat egg whites until stiff, fold mixture into egg whites.
- Sprinkle top with cinnamon.
- Place in fridge.
- Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 146.8, Sodium 321.4, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 33.6, Protein 10.2
Tips:
- For the best results, use full-fat milk and eggs. This will give the custard a rich and creamy texture.
- If you don't have a vanilla bean, you can use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract instead.
- Be sure to strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve before baking. This will remove any lumps and ensure a smooth texture.
- Bake the custard in a water bath. This will help to prevent the custard from curdling.
- Allow the custard to cool completely before serving. This will help it to set properly.
Conclusion:
Natillas is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this Basque custard a try. You won't be disappointed!
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