Natillas (Spanish Custard)
Natillas (Spanish Custard) features silky egg yolks enriched with milk, perfumed by cinnamon and a hint of lemon zest. The result is a smooth, delicate dessert with a gentle citrus aroma and warm spice notes, perfect after a leisurely meal or for an afternoon treat. Chilled until softly set, it offers a classic, comforting spoonable texture.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Natillas (Spanish Custard), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes without letting it boil.
- 2
Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Beat in the cornstarch. Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- 3
Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and lemon zest from the milk. Gradually add the egg yolk mixture to the milk, and whisk over low heat until the mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Bring the custard to a boil and immediately remove it from the heat.
- 4
Pour the custard into individual serving dishes and chill in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.
- Calories 207.91 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 10.85 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 23.22 g 8%
- Total Fat 8.6 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 4.3 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 193.77 mg High 65%
- Sodium 141.38 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.97 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 16.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 147.42 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 295.83 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 88.37 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 14.78 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 2.21 mcg Moderate 11%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Natillas (Spanish Custard) is a Spanish dessert recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Cornstarch, Eggs, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 207.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Natillas (Spanish Custard)?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Natillas (Spanish Custard) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Cornstarch, Eggs, Lemon, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Natillas (Spanish Custard)?
- Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Natillas (Spanish Custard)?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 207.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Natillas (Spanish Custard) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Natillas (Spanish Custard) healthy?
- Natillas (Spanish Custard) has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 207.91 calories and 10.85 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 141.38 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.3 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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