Description
Creamy Maja Blanca is a traditional Filipino dessert that features a smooth and luscious coconut pudding made with coconut milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. This no-bake, stovetop pudding is thickened with cornstarch and optionally enriched with whole kernel corn for extra texture. Topped with either grated cheese or toasted coconut, this dessert is easy to prepare, delightfully creamy, and perfect served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole kernel corn (optional)
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
Toppings (Optional)
- 1/4 cup grated cheese or toasted coconut for topping
Instructions
- Combine the Milks and Sugar: In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix the coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and sugar. Stir thoroughly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Dissolve Cornstarch: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water until smooth with no lumps.
- Add Cornstarch Mixture: Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering milk mixture while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Cook Until Thickened: Continue stirring the mixture for about 10 to 12 minutes until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Add Corn (Optional): Stir in the whole kernel corn if using, mixing evenly to distribute the kernels.
- Pour and Set: Transfer the thickened mixture into a lightly greased 8×8-inch pan or dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the pudding to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until it is completely set.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, garnish with grated cheese or toasted coconut if desired. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, increase the cornstarch slightly.
- Adjust sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
- Maja Blanca can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Using the optional corn adds a slight sweetness and texture but can be omitted if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 1/9 of the 8x8 pan)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
