Natillas (Spanish Custard)

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 piece cinnamon stick , 2-inch
• 1 piece lemon zest , 1 ½-inch
• 3 large egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes without letting it boil.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Pour custard into individual serving dishes and chill in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.