we tell you how to make custard step by step, one of the most traditional desserts of Colombian food, widely consumed at Christmas.
In Colombia it is said that «there is no Novena without custard», and it is not for less, because this soft dessert is the ideal companion for other December classics, such as the crispy buñuelos or the delicious quesillo.
How to make custard easily?
If you are one of those people who do not like to complicate their lives and prefer to buy everything in the supermarket and ready to go, the best option is to buy the commercial brands, which come in various flavors, such as arequipe and coconut. All you have to do is follow the instructions on the box.
How do you make homemade white or coconut custard?
Although it is easiest to buy a box ready to prepare, some people prefer to make it at home; If you are one of them, this recipe is for you!
Preparation time1 hourCooking time 20 minutesCategoryDessertCookingColombianKeywordsSweet, creamy, food, ChristmasFor how many people4 to 6PortionMediumCalories116Fat4.27 g
Ingredients
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 3 cups of whole milk
- 1 can of condensed milk (about 14 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- One and 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- ½ cup grated coconut
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- a pinch of salt
- Cinnamon chips to taste
- Cinnamon powder to taste
Preparation
Step 1. Dissolve the cornstarch in milk
Put one of the three cups of milk in a small bowl, add the cornstarch and stir until it dissolves.
Step 2. Blend the coconut
Separately, put the grated coconut and coconut milk in the blender and blend until smooth.
Step 3. Heat the milk and mix with the coconut
Place the rest of the milk and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. When the milk is a little hot (not boiling) add the coconut mixture that you blended.
Step 4. Add the condensed milk, sugar, salt and the mixture of milk and cornstarch
When the milk boils, add the condensed milk, sugar and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon. Add the milk and cornstarch mixture. Don’t stop stirring.
Step 5. Add vanilla and butter. Thicken.
Add the vanilla extract. Reduce heat to low for 20 minutes and continue stirring until thickened. Add the butter, mix a little more and remove from the heat. Scoop out the cinnamon sticks.
Step 6. Decorate, refrigerate and serve
Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top and let cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Then, take it to the fridge until it sets completely. And to enjoy!
Below we share a video tutorial that shows the recipe to make the other most common variety of this dish, the yellow one, which is also delicious.
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