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Maja Blanca — Coconut Corn Pudding

Filipino

Serving of Maja Blanca — Coconut Corn Pudding; presentation may vary
Photograph of this dish; preparation, toppings and presentation may vary. Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Servings (recipe yield)
8 servings
Prep time
10 min–15 min
Cook time
10 min–15 min
Rest / chill / soak
1 hr 15 min–2 hr 15 min
Total time
1 hr 35 min–2 hr 45 min

Estimated times for this version of the recipe. Equipment, ingredient preparation and batch size can change the timing.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans, 13.5 oz each Coconut milk
  • 14 oz Corn kernels, drained
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • ¼ cup Cold water
  • ¼ cup Desiccated coconut

Instructions

  1. Gently simmer coconut milk, corn and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Stir cornstarch into cold water until smooth. Whisk this into the simmering mixture and cook 2–4 minutes, stirring continuously, until a thick paste forms.
  3. Spread into a lightly greased 8-inch square dish. Cool slightly, cover and refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm.
  4. Toast coconut in a dry skillet until golden. Sprinkle over the pudding just before cutting into squares.

Source: Kawaling Pinoy — concise adaptation · Recipe source

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