Arequipe (Dulce de Leche) Natilla
A sweet, creamy natilla made with arequipe or dulce de leche, very similar to a custard. A perfect treat that you can serve during the holidays with some Colombian buñuelos and a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 ½ cups 1080 ml or a little bit more than a liter of whole milk (divided)
- 1 cup 120 g cornstarch
- 1 can (380 g or 13.4 oz arequipe or dulce de leche)
- ½ cup 100 g white granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Mix the cornstarch with one cup (240 ml or 8 oz) of milk in a large bowl until it is completely dissolved.
- 2
Add the arequipe or dulce de leche and keep stirring until most of it dissolves. You can also blend it in a blender. Set mixture aside.
- 3
In a large pot heat the remaining amount of milk (3½ cups or 840ml) with the white sugar over medium heat until it starts to boil. Once it is boiling remove it from the heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Then, put it back on the burner over medium low heat, add the arequipe mixture and start stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula until it thickens and you can see the bottom of the pot. This can take anywhere from 10-15 minutes.
- 4
Pour immediately into a heat proof dish or dishes if serving individual portions and let it cool completely before serving.