Maja Blanca
Ingredients
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 can (354 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup canned whole kernel corn ,drained
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Grease bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan. Set aside.
- In a pot, combine together coconut milk, evaporated milk and condensed milk. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in kernel corn and cook for about a minute or two.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and milk and then whisk until cornstarch has completely dissolved.
- Gradually add cornstarch mixture into the pot, stirring, until mixture thickens to a paste. Watch carefully, the mixture will thicken quickly.
- Transfer mixture into prepared pan. Use oiled spatula to smooth out surface.
- Allow mixture to cool down, cover and then put in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Meanwhile, spread the coconut flakes in a wide skillet. Toast, over medium heat, stirring constantly, until browned.
- Cut maja blanca into squares and then serve with a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes on top.
Liz Agbanlog,
My family and friends love your maja Blanca recipe. Thank you!!
Hi Mira,
You’re welcome! Glad your family and friends like this recipe. Take care and thanks for writing 🙂
Thank you for this great recipe! I’m making it today for someone who loves this! Hopefully it will turn out good! I’ve never made it before and don’t even know what it taste like!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes. Take care 🙂
cant wait to try this recipe at home on weekend….
Makes me crave for Maja Blanca. Will be making one soon!
It really is an easy, popular and delicious dessert here in the Philippines. I make it even if there is no special occasion. I will be making Maja Blanca again soon!