Natilla De Coco (honduran Coconut Custard)
Natilla de Coco is a traditional Honduran dessert that is creamy, sweet, and bursting with coconut flavor. This coconut custard is easy to make and perfect for serving at special occasions or as a sweet treat for the family.
Ingredients
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the natilla into individual serving dishes and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for garnish.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 10g
- Protein
- 5g
Supplies
Saucepan Whisk Individual serving dishes
Tools
Stovetop Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Natilla de Coco chilled for a refreshing dessert.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use coconut cream instead of coconut milk.
Cost
$8