MAKE YOUR OWN MAJA BLANCA

(Maja Blanca Recipe)

By: Russche Ocampos

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Maja Blanca is one of the most common Philippine desserts, made up of sugar, cornstarch and coconut milk.  Some people would call it Coconut Pudding.

It is also one of the best desserts here in the country, as it is simple to make and the ingredients are so affordable and yet it will surely satisfy your tummy. Filipinos are hospitable when they have visitors. They usually serve snacks to their guests and Maja Blanca is one of them. Maja Blanca stems out from The Philippine’s rich culture and history. It is usually served during family gatherings, Christmas season, New Year and many other special occasions.

These are the ingredients needed that will help you to make your own delicious Maja Blanca.

Just be sure that when you make it, pour out some love so that your Maja taste would taste like no other.

Ingredients:

·         1 cup cornstarch

·         5 cups coconut milk

·         1 cup freshmilk

·         18 ounces condensed milk

·         1 cup brown sugar

·         7 tablespoon roasted grated coconut

·         18 ounces whole sweet corn kernel

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  Steps:

1. In a cooking pot, pour the Coconut Milk and bring to a boil.

2. Pour in the Sweet Corn Kernel, Condensed Milk, and Sugar.

3. Stir it, until all the ingredients are dissolved.

4. Simmer for 9 minutes.

5. Mix the cornstarch and the Fresh Milk, and whisk until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.

6. Stir while cooking until it becomes thick.

7. Pour the mixture in a molding tray and flatten the surface of the mixture evenly with a

8. Let the mixture cool down and refrigerate for 2 hours.

9. Sprinkle some Latik or Pinipig. (Optional)

10. Cut the maja into slices

11. Serve it with a tea or coffee

And that’s how simply Maja Blanca is made. All you need to do is to follow each step indicated in this Maja Blanca Recipe. We all love desserts and it is our sweet course. So why not try to make a delicious Maja Blanca? Finally, serve your Maja Blanca with a smile to your family, friends and others.

Share your best Maja Blanca with them and make everyone’s day.