VegColombia
Natilla
Panela, cinnamon and milk set into a soft, sliceable custard. Colombian Christmas in squares.
40 minTime
5 gProtein each
mildSpice
Novena nightsMake it your way
Grandma's wayPanela milk custard with cinnamon.
The original314kcalsame
5 gproteinsame
1 gfibresame
40minutessame
Milk1 litre
Jaggery250 g panela or jaggery
Cornflour (cornstarch)¾ cup
Cinnamon2 sticks
Whole spices4 cloves
Butter2 tbsp
Fresh grated coconut½ cup, optional
Raisins¼ cup
Salta pinchMethod
- 1Simmer 750 ml milk with the panela, cinnamon and cloves until the panela dissolves. Strain.
- 2Whisk the cornflour into the remaining cold milk and pour into the hot milk, stirring constantly.
- 3Cook on low, stirring without stopping, for 15 minutes until very thick and pulling from the sides.
- 4Stir in butter, coconut and raisins. Pour into a mould, cool, then cut into squares and dust with cinnamon.
Serve it like thisCut into squares, dust with cinnamon and serve with buñuelos on a festive plate.