Maja Blanca Recipe
Maja Blanca is a rich and creamy Filipino pudding made with coconut milk, cornstarch, and sweeteners, perfect for special occasions like Christmas and Fiestas. Its smooth texture, light consistency, and unique touch of sweet kernel corn make it a beloved dessert for any event or as a midday snack.
Equipment
- Saucepan (for simmering the coconut milk and other ingredients)
- Wooden spatula (for stirring)
- 21x21 cm square pan (for setting the pudding)
- Pan (for toasting coconut flakes)
- Refrigerator (for chilling the pudding)
Ingredients
- Coconut Milk and Dairy Products
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups evaporated milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 14 ounces condensed milk
- Cornstarch and Sugar
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cold water to dissolve cornstarch
- Corn and Coconut
- 15 ounces whole sweet kernel corn
- ½ cup corn kernel drained
- ½ cup desiccated coconut
- 5 tbsp toasted grated coconut for garnish
- Pan Greasing and Additional Ingredients
- Butter or margarine for greasing the pan
- 1 can 13.5 fl oz coconut milk
- 1 can 14 ounces cut corn, drained
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture
- Simmer coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Mix in sugar, corn, and a cornstarch solution.
- Stir constantly until thickened (about 8 minutes).
- Pour into a greased 21x21cm pan, smooth the surface.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Toast and Garnish
- Toast coconut flakes on low heat until golden.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut or latik on top for extra flavor.
- Serve and Store
- Serve chilled as a dessert or snack.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Maja Blanca is often enjoyed during festive gatherings like Noche Buena, Fiestas, and Christmas Parties.
The addition of sweet corn gives it a unique texture and subtle sweetness, which makes it different from other coconut puddings.
Toasted coconut adds a rich, crunchy texture as a topping, making it extra special.
The pudding is best served chilled, making it refreshing and ideal for warm weather or after meals.