Maja Blanca (coconut Pudding)

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh sweet corn kernels
• 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• butter an 8-inch baking dish or pie pan, and set aside. mix 1/2 cup of water with the cornstarch in a bowl, and stir until smooth.
• combine the coconut milk, 3/4 cup of water, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. bring the mixture to a boil, add the corn kernels, and then stir in the cornstarch mixture, stirring quickly to avoid lumps as it becomes very thick. bring the mixture back to a boil, and simmer until fully thickened and smooth, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. pour the maja blanca into the prepared dish, and set aside to cool until firm, about 2 hours.
• place the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat, and stir to toast. watch them carefully so they don't burn. remove the toasted coconut flakes to a bowl, let cool, and sprinkle over the pudding before serving.