Everyday Recipes
Opens in a new window
Everyday Recipes
Colombian Natilla
EL MEJOR NIDO
Colombian Natilla
Level
Easy
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
16 servings
- This Colombian Natilla features a perfect combination of cinnamon, condensed milk and shredded coconut - a Colombian Christmas classic!
Key Ingredients
Ingredients
- ●4 cups NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk, divided
- ●1/2 cup NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ●
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- ●
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- ●
3 cinnamon sticks
- ●
3/4 cup cornstarch
- ●
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ●
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Make It
Step 1
Heat 3 cups evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, cloves and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture just boils. Reduce heat to low. Remove cinnamon sticks.
Step 2
Whisk remaining 1 cup evaporated milk and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to heated milk mixture along with shredded coconut. Increase heat to medium-low. Stir constantly for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture thickens and you can see the bottom of the saucepan when stirring.
Step 3
Pour natilla in an 8-inch-square baking dish. Allow to cool and firm for 1 hour. Before serving, sprinkle with ground cinnamon and slice into pieces.
