Maja Blanca (Coconut Milk Pudding with corn)
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Maja Blanca (Coconut Milk Pudding with corn)
Description
The preparation begins by greasing a square pan with butter or margarine. Coconut milk, evaporated or fresh milk, and sweetened condensed milk are combined and gently brought to a boil with occasional stirring. Corn kernels are stirred in before adding a cornstarch slurry which thickens the mixture quickly into a paste-like pudding.
The pudding is poured into the prepared pan, then tapped to release bubbles and level the surface. It sets as it cools to a tender but sliceable consistency. The topping of toasted coconut flakes adds a browned, fragrant crunch that complements the creamy pudding base and sweet corn pieces within it.
This dessert is typically chilled before serving and offers a balance of creamy, sweet, and slightly nutty flavors from the toasted coconut. It is a popular Filipino treat that can be prepared ahead and stored until firm.
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
- 1 ½ cup evaporated milk or fresh milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup cornstarch - dissolved in ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup corn kernel - drained
- ½ cup desiccated coconut
- butter for greasing pan, or margarine
Instructions
- Grease a (21x21cm) square pan with butter or margarine. Set aside.
- Combine coconut milk, milk and condensed milk in a pot and bring to boil over medium heat while stirring occasionally.
- Add the corn kernel. Pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir constantly and quickly until the texture turns into a paste-like consistency. Remove from heat and transfer to greased pan immediately. Gently tap the pan on the kitchen counter a couple of times to get rid of trapped bubbles and even out the surface with spatula or spoon. Let the Maja Blanca settle and cool down.
- Toast the coconut flakes in a pan over low fire until browned. Stir constantly to avoid burning them. Set aside.
- Sprinkle top with toasted coconut flakes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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