Cookbook:Maja Blanca (Coconut Milk Pudding)
| Maja Blanca (Coconut Milk Pudding) | |
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Maja blanca is a gelatin-like comfort food.
Ingredients
[edit | edit source]- 2 cups cornstarch
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut cream
- ¾ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn kernels (optional)
- ¼ cup toasted coconut flakes (optional)
Procedure
[edit | edit source]- In a bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 1 cup of coconut milk. Set aside.
- In a pot, combine the remaining coconut milk, condensed milk, coconut cream, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Gradually pour the cornstarch mixture into the pot while continuously stirring. Lower the heat and continue stirring until the mixture thickens, about 10–15 minutes.
- If desired, add corn kernels into the mixture and stir for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish or other mold. Let it cool and set for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
- Once set, slice the pudding into squares and sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top before serving.