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Nantillas

Nantillas

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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.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 5 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Granulated sugar150g
  • Cornstarch25g
  • Milk100cl
  • Ladyfinger biscuits12
  • Whole eggs2
  • Egg yolks3
  • Cinnamon1stick

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 5

    Beat the whole eggs and yolks with the sugar

  2. 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

  3. STEP 3 OF 5

    Gradually add the cornstarch and beaten eggs

  4. 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

  5. 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

Lifestyles
Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

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
  • Proteins
    8.1g·20%
  • Carbohydrates
    24.04g·58%
  • Fats
    8.33g·20%
  • Fibers
    0.91g·2%