Description
Maja Blanca is a creamy Filipino dessert made with sweet corn and coconut milk, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sweet corn, coconut milk, whole milk, sugar, and salt. Stir well.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water until smooth, then add it to the saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 8×8 inch dish and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- If desired, sprinkle grated cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, toast the sweet corn in a skillet for a few minutes before adding it to the mixture!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg