Maja Blanca

Maja Blanca

Maja blanca is a Filipino coconut pudding topped with kalik which is a sweet, crumbly topping made from coconut milk. Serve this creamy delicacy for dessert or as a snack.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Yield:
12 slices
Servings:
12

Ingredients

Latik Topping

  • 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk (5 – 20% fat)

Coconut Pudding

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 14-ounce cans) unsweetened coconut cream
  • 3/4 cup canned cream-style corn
  • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Make the latik: Bring coconut milk to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until oil begins to separate from the milk, about 30 minutes. Skim and reserve oil in a bowl.

Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add sugar; continue to cook and stir until milk becomes brown and crumbly, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3
Grease an 8-inch mold or pie pan with reserved coconut oil.

Step 4
Make the pudding: Heat coconut milk, cream-style corn, cornstarch, sugar, and corn kernels in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour corn mixture into the prepared mold. Cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Step 5
Invert pudding carefully onto a serving plate and cut into 12 slices. Sprinkle latik over each slice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

227
Calories
16g
Fat
22g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 21%
Saturated Fat14g 72%
Sodium56mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate22g 8%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars12g
Protein2g
Vitamin C2mg 9%
Calcium14mg 1%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium194mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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