Cookbook:Maja Blanca (Coconut Milk Pudding)

| Cuisine of the Philippines

Maja blanca is a gelatin-like comfort food.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cornstarch
 * 4 cups coconut milk
 * 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
 * 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut cream
 * ¾ cup white granulated sugar
 * 1 cup corn kernels (optional)
 * ¼ cup toasted coconut flakes (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) In a bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 1 cup of coconut milk. Set aside.
 * 2) In a pot, combine the remaining coconut milk, condensed milk, coconut cream, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
 * 3) Gradually pour the cornstarch mixture into the pot while continuously stirring. Lower the heat and continue stirring until the mixture thickens, about 10–15 minutes.
 * 4) If desired, add corn kernels into the mixture and stir for an additional 2–3 minutes.
 * 5) Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish or other mold. Let it cool and set for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
 * 6) Once set, slice the pudding into squares and sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top before serving.