Snack

Coconut Natilla

Name: Coconut Natilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: 3 cups milk; 1 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup coconut, grated; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 can condensed milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup sugar; salt, pinch; 1 tablespoon butter; ground cinnamon, to taste

A creamy coconut custard thickened with cornstarch, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, and chilled before serving.

2 hr 35 min
330 kcal
Vegetarian
Dessert
Gluten-free

Mellowpan tip: Makes 8 servings, plenty to share.

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Ingredients

For 8 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Place 1 cup of the milk in a small bowl.
Step 2:
Add the cornstarch to the milk and stir to dissolve it.
Step 3:
Set the milk and cornstarch mixture aside.
Step 4:
Place the coconut milk and grated coconut in a blender.
Step 5:
Blend until smooth and set the coconut mixture aside.
Step 6:
Place the remaining milk and cinnamon sticks in a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium-low heat.
Step 7:
When the milk is warm but not yet boiling, add the coconut mixture.
Step 8:
When the milk starts boiling, add the condensed milk, sugar, and salt.
Step 9:
Stir well with a wooden spoon.
Step 10:
Add the milk and cornstarch mixture and continue stirring constantly.
Step 11:
Add the vanilla extract.
Step 12:
Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring until the natilla thickens, about 10 to 20 minutes.
10–20 min
Step 13:
Add the butter, stir, and remove from the heat.
Step 14:
Discard the cinnamon sticks.
Step 15:
Ladle the natilla into a serving dish or individual custard cups.
Step 16:
Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top.
Step 17:
Let cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
2 h
Step 18:
Refrigerate until ready to serve.