Colombian Christmas Custard (Natilla Colombiana)

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole milk
• 8 ounces panela  , or 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar, plus 1 tablespoon molasses
• 3 cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup coconut frozen or fresh, shredded, optional
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts optional
• 1/2 cup raisins optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 140 calories
• Carbohydrate : 14 grams
• Cholesterol : 10 milligrams
• Fat : 8 grams
• Fiber : 1 grams
• Protein : 4 grams
• SaturatedFat : 4 grams
• Sodium : 150 milligrams
• Sugar : 6 grams