Coconut Natilla
Coconut Natilla from Colombia.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Rest
- 2 hr
- Total
- 2 hr 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Coconut Natilla is listed as dessert from Colombia. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
11 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Milk710 ml
- Cornstarch266 ml
- Coconut milk237 ml
- Grated coconut118 ml
- Vanilla2½ ml
- Sugar79 ml
- Saltto taste
- Butter15 ml
- Ground cinnamonto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Place 1 cup of milk in a small bowl, add the cornstarch and stir to dissolve it, then set aside. Place the coconut milk and grated coconut in the blender and blend until smooth and set aside. Place the rest of the milk and cinnamon sticks in a medium pot and bring the mixture to boil over medium-low heat. When the milk is a little warm, but not boiling, add the coconut mixture.
Step 2
When the milk starts boiling, add the condensed milk, sugar and salt. Stir well with a wooden spoon. Add the milk and cornstarch mixture and continue stirring constantly. Add the vanilla extract. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring until the Natilla thickens, about 10 to 20 minutes. Add the butter, stir and remove from the heat. Discard the cinnamon sticks. Ladle into a serving dish or individual custard cups. Sprinkle cinnamon powder on top and let it cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
140 min
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 1029 kcal
- Protein
- 17.1 g
- Carbs
- 150.5 g
- Fat
- 41.2 g
- Saturated fat
- 31.4 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Sugar
- 84.5 g
- Sodium
- 431 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Milk
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 13 November.
Substitutions
butter → olive-oil
Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Coconut Natilla take?
2 hr 30 min all in — 10 min prep, 20 min cook, 2 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Blender, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
How much sugar?
⅓ cup of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
butter → olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.