A Basque Custard (Natillas) Recipe

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A Basque Custard (Natillas)
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
410
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 quart heavy cream
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, combine the cream and cinnnamon sticks, and bring them to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and cook gently for about 10 minutes, until the cream is infused with the cinnamon. Set the pan aside so the cream can cool.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until they are well mixed. Add the cream and cinnamon sticks, and whisk well.
  3. Heat 1 to 2 inches of water in the bottom pan of a double boiler, and transfer custard mixture to the top pan, or set the bowl over a saucepan containing 1 to 2 inches of hot water. Bring the water to a boil, and cook the sauce, stirring constantly, for about 30 minutes or until it thickens, adding more hot water to the bottom pan if necessary. Remove the top pan or the bowl from over the hot water, and let the custard cool.
  4. Strain the cooled custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass or ceramic container (do not use plastic), and refrigerate the natillas for at least 4 hours, until it is cool. Stir before serving, adding a little more heavy cream if necessary to smooth the natillas. Divide it among six custard cups or transfer it to a pitcher to use as a sauce. Serve the natillas sprinkled with cinnamon.
  5. This is also delicious served as a sauce for almond cake, and also with fresh raspberries - !
  6. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 410.35 Kcal (1718 kJ)
Calories from fat 344.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.25g 59%
Cholesterol 242.13mg 81%
Sodium 79.1mg 3%
Potassium 114.96mg 2%
Total Carbs 12.33g 4%
Sugars 8.99g 36%
Protein 5.81g 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 302.68 Kcal (1267 kJ)
Calories from fat 253.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.21g 59%
Cholesterol 178.59mg 81%
Sodium 58.35mg 3%
Potassium 84.79mg 2%
Total Carbs 9.09g 4%
Sugars 6.63g 36%
Protein 4.28g 12%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 58.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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