Maja Blanca

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:16:37 GMT

Step 1

Turn on your stove flame to low heat. Use a large pan that will fit all of your ingredients. Pour 1 whole can of coconut milk into the pan. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt, and then stir these until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 2

Take a separate large bowl and pour in the whole second can of coconut milk. Add the cornstarch and mix well (make sure the coconut milk is not hot, or else the cornstarch will clump up!).

Step 3

Slowly pour in the cornstarch mix while mixing the pan’s ingredients with a whisk. The mixture should feel thicker at this point.

Step 4

Finally, add the whole can of corn. Keep whisking the mixture over low/medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the corn starch is fully cooked. The mixture should eventually look thick and “gloopy.”

Step 5

Pour into a wide pan and spread out the maja blanca into a thin layer (this will speed up the process of firming). Chill it in the freezer for 40 minutes (or 60 minutes if using the fridge). If you want a nicer presentation, pour the maja blanca into your serving bowl and chill.

Step 6

Once the maja blanca is done chilling, poke the surface to make sure it is firm and ready for slicing. The ready texture should be solid and gel-like. Slice into two-inch squares and serve on a plate. To make it Filipino-style, garnish the maja blanca with latik, which are coconut cream solids.

Step 7

YUMMY! Now you’ve got yourself a creamy, delicious maja blanca that you can enjoy either by yourself, or with friends or family!

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