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Traditional Vanilla Custard

A soft and comforting spoon dessert made with milk, eggs, and flavored with vanilla.

25 min Easy Española / Latinoamericana 4 servings
Traditional Vanilla Custard

The story behind

Natilla is the essence of home baking. In the image, it is served in a neutral-toned ceramic bowl placed on a striped cloth napkin. Its texture is dense and glossy, with soft swirls indicating slow and careful cooking. It is a simple yet delicious dessert, ideal for enjoying cold at any time of the day.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of cold milk.
  2. 2
    Heat the rest of the milk with the sugar and vanilla (and cinnamon if desired).
  3. 3
    Whisk the egg yolks and combine them with the cold milk and cornstarch mixture.
  4. 4
    Add this to the hot milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  5. 5
    Pour into bowls and let cool to achieve the consistency shown in the image.

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