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Christmas Noche Buena
Natilla Colombiana - Colombian Christmas Custard
Colombia's beloved Christmas dessert - silky smooth cinnamon custard topped with caramel. This creamy delight is a must-have at every Colombian Christmas celebration, bringing sweet memories to the holiday table.
55
Total Minutes
12
Servings
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
40 min
Cook Time
55 min
Total Time
Ingredients (9 items)
8.00 cups
Whole milk
1.00 cup
Cornstarch
1.50 lbs
Panela
or brown sugar
3.00
Cinnamon sticks
1.00 cup
Coconut
grated, fresh
0.50 cup
Raisins
2.00 tsp
Vanilla extract
0.25 tsp
Salt
1.00 tsp
Ground cinnamon
for topping
Instructions (8 steps)
1
Heat 6 cups milk with cinnamon sticks and coconut until warm.
10 minutes
2
Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 2 cups cold milk.
3
Add panela to warm milk, stir until completely dissolved.
5 minutes
4
Strain out cinnamon sticks and coconut pieces.
5
Slowly pour cornstarch mixture into hot milk, stirring constantly.
6
Cook stirring constantly until thickened to pudding consistency, 15-20 min.
20 minutes
7
Add vanilla, salt, and raisins. Stir well.
8
Pour into serving dishes, sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate until set.
180 minutes