The original recipe for Natilla was brought to Mexico from Spain during colonial times; it included just milk, sugar and eggs, with flavourings such as citrus zest, or cinnamon. Nowadays, corn starch is often added to aid in the thickening of the mix, and flavourings such as vanilla and chocolate (both originally from Mexico) are common, even in recipes from Spain. My recipe is based on a classic Spanish recipe, and for a Mexican touch, vanilla and lime were chosen as the main flavourings ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 