
Nantillas
Nantillas are delicious Sicilian sweets made with granulated sugar, cornstarch, milk, ladyfinger biscuits, whole eggs, egg yolks, and cinnamon. They are very easy to prepare and perfect to enjoy on any occasion. Their name comes from the Sicilian word 'nantu', which means 'sweet'. These treats are soft and flavorful, ideal to serve as a dessert or to accompany a cup of coffee. The cinnamon gives them a unique and irresistible aroma. Try making Nantillas and surprise your guests with an authentic Sicilian taste.
Ingredients
- Granulated sugar
150g150g - Cornstarch
25g25g - Milk
100cl100cl - Ladyfinger biscuits
1212 - Whole eggs
22 - Egg yolks
33 - Cinnamon
1stick1stick
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 5
Beat the whole eggs and yolks with the sugar
- STEP 2 OF 5
Heat the milk with the cinnamon; when it starts to boil, remove it from the heat and let it cool, then remove the cinnamon
- STEP 3 OF 5
Gradually add the cornstarch and beaten eggs
- STEP 4 OF 5
Cook the cream in a bain-marie, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon; as soon as it starts to thicken, pour it into a deep serving dish, surrounding it with the biscuits
- STEP 5 OF 5
If desired, decorate the surface with diamond shapes made from strips of sugar and cinnamon
Suggestions
Bowl
Blender
Pan
Wooden spoon
General Information
Storage notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
More information
Nantillas are typical sweets of the Sicilian tradition
Origin
Italia, Sicilia
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 199.33 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 24.04 |
of which Sugars (g) | 19.95 |
Fat (g) | 8.33 |
of which Saturates (g) | 4.29 |
Protein (g) | 8.1 |
Fiber (g) | 0.91 |
Sale (g) | 0.13 |
- Proteins8.1g·20%
- Carbohydrates24.04g·58%
- Fats8.33g·20%
- Fibers0.91g·2%