Lactose-free custard (natillas)

Ingredients

• 2 cups lactose-free milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until well combined.
2. Add the cornstarch and mix well.
3. Pour the lactose-free milk into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it starts to boil.
4. Pour the hot milk over the yolk, sugar and cornstarch mixture and stir well.
5. Return the custard mixture to the saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk until it starts to thicken to a creamy consistency.
6. Remove the custard from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
7. Let the custard cool to room temperature.
8. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until well chilled.
9. To serve, pour the custard into individual glasses and dust with a little ground cinnamon.