Tati's Natillas

INGREDIENTS

8 egg yolks

3 cups whole milk

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 cinnamon stick

1 tsp. vanilla

4 tbsp. cornstarch

1/4 cup water

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl whisk together egg yolks, milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and vanilla. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup water and whisk into milk mixture. In medium, heavy saucepan heat mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, 20 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken and coats back of spoon.

 

Remove mixture from heat and immediately pour into ovenproof bowl or individual cups. Place custard bowl or cups in shallow roasting pan and fill pan three quarters with warm water, or halfway up individual cups. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until custard is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature, cover with plastic, and refrigerate. Makes 8 servings.