Coconut Natilla Recipe

Instructions

1- Place 1 cup of milk in a small bowl, add the cornstarch and stir to dissolve it, then set aside.

2- Place the coconut milk and grated coconut in the blender and blend until smooth and set aside.

3- Place the rest of the milk and cinnamon sticks in a medium pot and bring the mixture to boil over medium-low heat.

4- When the milk is a little warm, but not boiling, add the coconut mixture.

5- When the milk starts boiling, add the condensed milk, sugar and salt.

6- Stir well with a wooden spoon.

7- Add the milk and cornstarch mixture and continue stirring constantly.

8- Add the vanilla extract.

9- Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring until the Natilla thickens, about 10 to 20 minutes.

10- Add the butter, stir and remove from the heat.

11- Discard the cinnamon sticks.

12- Ladle into a serving dish or individual custard cups.

13- Sprinkle cinnamon powder on top and let it cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours.

14- Refrigerate until ready to serve.