Maja Blanca

Maja blanca is a Filipino dessert that is usually served on holidays or special occasions. It is like a coconut pudding with kernels of corn and milk mixed it.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Filipino

Keyword coconut, corn, dessert, sweets

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings squares

Calories 344kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

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.

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