Maja Blanca (Coconut Pudding)
Description
Maja blanca is a thick, sweet, coconut-flavored pudding with sweet corn kernels and toasted coconut. It is a favorite dessert in the Philippines.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1 cup coconut milk
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3/4 cup water
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup fresh sweet corn kernels
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1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Directions
1
Butter an 8-inch baking dish or pie pan and set aside. Mix together 1/2 cup water and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
2
Combine the coconut milk, 3/4 cup water, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, add the corn kernels, and stir in the cornstarch mixture, stirring quickly to avoid lumps as it becomes very thick. Return to a boil and simmer until fully thickened and smooth, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Pour the maja blanca into the prepared dish and set aside to cool until firm, about 2 hours.
3
Place the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir to toast. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Remove the toasted coconut flakes to a bowl, let cool, and sprinkle over the pudding before serving.