Maja Blanca Without Coconut Milk - Creamy Filipino Corn Pudding
A creamy and delicious Filipino Maja Blanca without coconut milk, made with all-purpose cream, evaporated milk, condensed milk and cream-style corn. It is smooth, sweet, and easy to prepare -- perfect for merienda, celebrations and family gatherings.
Equipment
- Large deep pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving tray or container
- Knife for slicing
Ingredients
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 3 cups evaporated milk
- 1 cup or 1 can all-purpose cream
- 1 can condensed milk 300 ml
- 3 cups water divided
- 1 can cream-style corn
- Sugar as needed
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
Optional Toppings:
- Latik
- Grated cheese
- Extra cream-style corn
- Condensed milk
- Brown sugar
- Chocolate syrup
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large deep pan, combine the evaporated milk, all-purpose cream, condensed milk, 2 cups water, and cream-style corn. Mix well.
- Taste the mixture and add sugar according to your preferred sweetness. Add the melted butter or margarine and stir until well combined.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch with the remaining 1 cup water. Stir thoroughly until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and free of lumps.
- When the milk mixture is almost boiling, lower the heat. Slowly pour in the dissolved cornstarch while stirring continuously.
- Continue stirring vigorously until the mixture becomes thick, smooth, and sticky.
- Cook for about 8–10 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and sticking.
- Turn off the heat and immediately transfer the thickened maja blanca into a clean tray or container.
- Gently tap the container against the counter to release trapped air bubbles. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Let the maja blanca cool completely before adding your desired toppings.
- Slice into serving pieces and serve.
Notes
- For a creamier Maja Blanca, you can use milk instead of water when dissolving the cornstarch.
- Make sure the cornstarch is completely dissolved before adding it to the hot mixture.
- If the cornstarch settles while waiting, stir the mixture again before adding it to the pan.
- Once the maja blanca becomes thick, transfer it to the container immediately because it begins setting quickly.
- Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of your condensed milk and cream-style corn.
- Latik and grated cheese are classic topping choices, but you can also use extra corn, condensed milk, or other toppings you enjoy.
- For a refreshing dessert, chill the maja blanca before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g
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