Fruity Maja Blanca
Fruity Maja Blanca
Ingredients
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 6 cups coconut milk
- 1 can condensed milk
- 15 ounces fruit cocktail, drained, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- 1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the drained whole kernel corn, 6 cups of coconut milk, 1 can of condensed milk, about half of the drained fruit cocktail, and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Stir all the ingredients in the pot thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Place the pot on a stovetop over medium to low heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously to prevent scorching at the bottom of the pot. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
While the mixture is heating, prepare the cornstarch slurry. In a separate medium-sized bowl, add the 2 cups of cornstarch.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the 2 cups of water into the bowl with the cornstarch.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Whisk the cornstarch and water mixture vigorously until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth, with no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Once the coconut milk mixture in the pot is boiling gently, slowly pour the cornstarch and water slurry into the pot in a thin stream. Continue to stir the mixture constantly as you pour to prevent lumps from forming.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Continue stirring the mixture over medium-low heat until it thickens to a desired, pudding-like consistency. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 7 min
- 9
Once thickened, carefully transfer the hot Fruity Maja Blanca mixture into your chosen serving containers (e.g., a glass rectangular dish, individual ramekins, or round plastic containers). Smooth the top with a spatula.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Allow the Maja Blanca to cool slightly at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then garnish the top with the remaining drained fruit cocktail for an appealing presentation.
⏱️ 30 min
- 11
Refrigerate the Fruity Maja Blanca for at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until completely set and chilled, before serving. This passive time is crucial for the dessert to firm up properly.
⏱️ 90 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fruity Maja Blanca
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 6 cups coconut milk
- 1 can condensed milk
- 15 ounces fruit cocktail, drained, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- 1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the drained whole kernel corn, 6 cups of coconut milk, 1 can of condensed milk, about half of the drained fruit cocktail, and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Stir all the ingredients in the pot thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Place the pot on a stovetop over medium to low heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously to prevent scorching at the bottom of the pot. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
While the mixture is heating, prepare the cornstarch slurry. In a separate medium-sized bowl, add the 2 cups of cornstarch.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the 2 cups of water into the bowl with the cornstarch.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Whisk the cornstarch and water mixture vigorously until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth, with no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Once the coconut milk mixture in the pot is boiling gently, slowly pour the cornstarch and water slurry into the pot in a thin stream. Continue to stir the mixture constantly as you pour to prevent lumps from forming.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Continue stirring the mixture over medium-low heat until it thickens to a desired, pudding-like consistency. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 7 min - 9
Once thickened, carefully transfer the hot Fruity Maja Blanca mixture into your chosen serving containers (e.g., a glass rectangular dish, individual ramekins, or round plastic containers). Smooth the top with a spatula.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Allow the Maja Blanca to cool slightly at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then garnish the top with the remaining drained fruit cocktail for an appealing presentation.
⏱️ 30 min - 11
Refrigerate the Fruity Maja Blanca for at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until completely set and chilled, before serving. This passive time is crucial for the dessert to firm up properly.
⏱️ 90 min