Description
Creamy Maja Blanca is a classic Filipino dessert made with rich coconut milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk, thickened with cornstarch and studded with sweet corn kernels. This luscious sweet treat has a silky texture, enhanced by butter and traditionally garnished with toasted coconut, cheese shreds, latik, and crushed roasted peanuts for added crunch and flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cans Full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can Evaporated milk
- ¾ cup Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 cup Water (for the cornstarch slurry)
- 1 to 1.5 cups Whole kernel corn (canned, frozen, or fresh)
- a pinch Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- to taste tablespoons Sugar (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Toasted Coconut
- Cheese Shreds
- Latik (Coconut caramel)
- Crushed Roasted Peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the cornstarch slurry: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of cornstarch with 1 cup of cold water until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Combine the milks: In a pot set over medium-low heat, pour in the 2 cans of full-fat coconut milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, and ¾ cup of sweetened condensed milk. Add a pinch of salt and stir gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Add the corn: Stir in 1 to 1.5 cups of whole kernel corn, using canned, frozen, or fresh corn, and allow the mixture to heat thoroughly but not boil.
- Thicken the mixture: Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the pot while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Continue cooking and whisking the mixture over medium-low heat until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Add butter: Remove the pot from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until it melts completely and the mixture gains a glossy finish.
- Set the dessert: Pour the thickened mixture into a lightly greased pan or mold, spreading it evenly. Let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate to firm up: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 1 to 2 hours until the maja blanca is fully set and firm enough to slice.
- Serve with toppings: Slice into squares and garnish with your choice of toasted coconut, cheese shreds, latik, or crushed roasted peanuts to add flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding sugar to taste before setting the mixture.
- Use fresh corn for the best natural sweetness, or canned/frozen corn for convenience.
- Ensure continuous whisking when adding the cornstarch slurry to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth texture.
- Latik is optional but adds a traditional, caramelized coconut flavor.
- For a richer taste, use full-fat coconut milk instead of light versions.
