Maicena Puerto Rican Corn Pudding
Maicena Puerto Rican Corn Pudding is creamy and lightly sweet, with a smooth custard-like texture from cornstarch and egg yolks. Subtle lemon aroma brightens each spoonful, while vanilla adds warmth for a comforting finish. Serve it warm for breakfast or chilled as a simple dessert that feels both nostalgic and elegant.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm the cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat, then gradually stir in the milk.
- 2
Add the sugar and salt; cook and stir until slightly thickened.
- 3
Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl; stir in 1/4 of the cornstarch mixture, then pour this back into the pan and stir.
- 4
Cook and stir until combined.
- 5
Add the lemon rind; cook and stir until thickened.
- 6
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract to combine.
- Calories 204.15 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.75 g Moderate
- Carbs 35.12 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.25 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.31 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 121.15 mg High
- Sodium 114.61 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.25 g Low Source
- Sugar 23.81 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 192.27 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.73 mg Low Source
- Potassium 321.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 107.94 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 11.52 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 2.24 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Maicena Puerto Rican Corn Pudding is a Puerto Rican breakfast recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Eggs, Lemon, and Milk. Each serving provides about 204.15 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maicena Puerto Rican Corn Pudding?
- It is a Puerto Rican pudding recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Maicena Puerto Rican Corn Pudding made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Eggs, Lemon, Milk, Powdered Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Maicena Puerto Rican Corn Pudding?
- Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Maicena Puerto Rican Corn Pudding?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 204.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maicena Puerto Rican Corn Pudding easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
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