Maicena (Corn Pudding)
Description
This beloved family recipe for maicena, a sweet, thick corn pudding infused with vanilla extract and lemon, makes for a warm and comforting breakfast.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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2 cups milk
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1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 egg yolks
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1 slice lemon rind
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Heat cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly stir in milk. Add sugar and salt; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
2
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl; stir in ¼ cornstarch mixture, then stir into pan. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute. Add lemon rind; cook and stir until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in vanilla extract to combine.