Best 7 Natilla Cuban Custard Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cuban Natilla, a classic dessert that combines the richness of custard with the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla. This beloved dish holds a special place in Cuban cuisine, often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our collection of Natilla recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless treat. From the traditional baked Natilla to variations featuring coconut, cream cheese, and even a refreshing frozen version, there's a Natilla recipe for every palate. Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of Cuba, and let the enticing aroma of Natilla fill your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NATILLA - CUBAN CUSTARD



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Another of my grandmother's recipes. We would eat this plain, as creme brulée, with fresh fruit, or used it as a filler for cake. I have translated this from a Spanish recipe, so bear with me if the wording is strange. I am guesstimating on the time as I have not made this myself in 10 years--my grandma always made it for me!

Provided by Chef Chessie

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Bring milk, cinnamon, zest & salt to a boil.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in the water.
  • Beat together diluted cornstarch, yolks & sugar.
  • Add in the milk mixture.
  • Strain.
  • Cook in double boiler (preferred) or over medium flame stirring constantly until it thickens.
  • Stir in vanilla & transfer to serving dish.
  • Powder with cinnamon.

NATILLA CUBANA RECIPE



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Natillas is a traditional, creamy Spanish custard that is usually flavored with vanilla and cinnamon. It can be enjoyed as a dessert on its own, or served with fresh fruit or cookies. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make Cuban natilla using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. So gather your supplies and let's get cooking!.

Provided by Joyce Zahariadis

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Cups milk
1 Cinnamon stick
1 Tbsp orange zest
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
6 Tbsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp water,
4 Eggs
1 Tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix the cornstarch with the water and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat mix the milk with the cinnamon stick and orange zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a separate bowl beat the eggs with the sugar until light.
  • Add the heavy cream and continue mixing until airy. Add the cornstarch slurry.
  • Slowly pour the hot milk over the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Return the Natilla to the saucepan and to the heat and cook for around 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Pour into shot glasses and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 145 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 115 milligrams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

NATILLA (CUBAN CINNAMON AND VANILLA CUSTARD)



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Provided by Daisann Mclane

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield Four 1/2-cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1 stick cinnamon
Pinch salt
1 quarter-size piece of lime peel
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/8 cup water
Scrapings of 1/4 vanilla bean, or more to taste
Ground cinnamon, for garnish

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

CUSTARD (NATILLA)



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Make and share this Custard (Natilla) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat 1 cup milk,cinnamon,until boiling.
  • remove from heat and dissolve cornstarch in water.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in water mix the remaining cold milk and cornstarch solution.
  • Mix egg and yolk together in cold milk and add the hot milk mixture.
  • Heat over medium heat until thick and stir constantly.
  • Remove from heat when thicken and add vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Allow to cool and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 191.6, Sodium 98.1, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 25.2, Protein 8.5

NATILLAS (SPANISH CUSTARD)



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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

2 cups whole milk
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece lemon zest
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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

NATILLAS (CUSTARD)



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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

2 ¾ cups milk, divided
4 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
¼ cup cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 (3 inch) vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
4 large pasteurized egg whites
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, or to taste

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)



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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

¾ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ¼ cups milk, divided
3 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste

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

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of 2% or skim milk.
  • If you want a smoother custard, strain the mixture before cooking. This will remove any lumps of cornstarch or sugar.
  • Be careful not to overcook the custard. It should be thick and creamy, but not too firm. You can check the consistency by inserting a toothpick or fork into the center of the custard. If it comes out clean, the custard is done.
  • Serve the custard immediately, or chill it for later. You can also top it with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Natilla cubana is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed any time of day. Whether you serve it warm or cold, topped with fruit or whipped cream, this classic Cuban custard is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give natilla cubana a try.

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