Easy Creamy Maja Blanca Recipe
This easy simple recipe results to a light, creamy and delicious maja blanca! With expert tips, a troubleshooting guide and answers to your frequently asked questions for the best maja every time.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 55kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 12-oz can evaporated milk
- 1 14-oz can coconut milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar add more to taste
- 1 cup cornstarch dissolved in 1 cup water
- 1 12-oz can whole kernel corn drained
- cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot on medium heat, combine evaporated milk, coconut milk and sugar (see notes) and bring the mixture to a boil.1 12-oz can evaporated milk, 1 14-oz can coconut milk, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Lower heat and gradually add cornstarch mixture, stirring so you can ensure it incorporates and doesn’t form into lumps. Then add whole kernel corn.1 cup cornstarch, 1 12-oz can whole kernel corn
- Continuously stir your maja mixture until thick like pudding or until you get the consistency you want. This usually takes me about 10-15 minutes. Just remember that the maja will continue to set as it cools.
- Immediately transfer the maja to a baking dish or container that’s been lightly oiled (I use baking spray; you can also use coconut oil) and allow to cool.
- Once it comes down to room temperature, chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours so it can continue to set (I prefer to chill mine overnight).
- To serve, sprinkle the top with shredded cheese, coconut flakes or toasted coconut (latik). Best served cold.cheese
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Notes
- The amount of sugar you put depends on how sweet you want your maja, so start with ½ cup, taste, and adjust from there. I put between ¾ and 1 cup of sugar.
- Cooking time depends on the consistency you want for your maja. Cooking it less will result to a softer and creamier texture; cooking it more will result to a firmer but still creamy maja. Just remember not to under or over cook. You will want the maja to set after cooking.
- You can use whatever size of baking dish you have on hand. I usually go with 9x13 inches.
- See post for more tips, a troubleshooting guide and step-by-step photos.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.01mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 0.004IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.04mg