Natillas

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Natillas (IPA: [na.'ti.ʝas] or IPA: [na.'ti.ʎas])) is a term used to refer different delicacies in the Spanish-speaking world. In Spain this term refers to a custard dish made with milk and eggs.

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[edit] Spain

Natillas in Spain is a custard dish typically made with milk, sugar, vanilla, eggs, and cinnamon.[1] The dish is prepared by gently boiling the milk and slowly stirring in the eggs (often just the yolks) and other ingredients to create a sweet custard. This custard is similar to flan but is typically richer, makes generous use of cinnamon flavoring, and does not use caramel as flan normally does.[2]

[edit] Peru

Main article: Dulce de leche

This term is used in Peru, especially the city of Piura, to refer to dulce de leche, a spread made of milk and sugar that is boiled until it is thick and the sugar has caramelized to a rich brown color. It should be noted that the Peruvian confection manjar blanco is arguably more similar to Spanish natillas except that it is somewhat thicker and has no eggs (and it can also be noted that manjar blanco in Spain refers to yet another dish).

[edit] Colombia

In Colombia, especially the Antioquia region, the term natilla (singular) is used to refer to a custard-like pudding made with corn starch instead of eggs.

[edit] New Mexico

In New Mexico, Natillas is also found [3] and resembles a thicker version of the desert drink called "Atole leche" [4].

[edit] See also

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Publiboda Espana: Natillas
  2. ^ BellaOnline: Spanish Culture Site: Natillas
  3. ^ Desserts of New Mexico
  4. ^ astray recipes: Atole de leche (milk with masa drink)
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