Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut-Corn Pudding)
Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut-Corn Pudding) is silky and lightly sweet, with the rich creaminess of coconut balanced by pops of tender corn. Each chilled slice offers a delicate, custard-like bite that’s comforting yet refreshing. It’s a lovely finish to a Filipino meal or a make-ahead dessert for gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut-Corn Pudding), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
To make the latik: Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Keep it boiling, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the milk, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium. Continue cooking, scraping the bottom of the skillet regularly with a heatproof spatula, until only golden brown bits and oil remain, about 15 minutes. It will resemble ground meat; this is normal.
- 4
Strain the mixture to separate the coconut solids from the oil. The coconut solids are the latik and will be served with the pudding. Reserve the oil for another use. Cover and chill the latik until serving.
- 5
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, letting the paper extend up two sides of the pan. Set aside.
- 6
To make the pudding: Whisk the sugar and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan.
- 7
Stir in the coconut cream, cream-style corn, and corn kernels, if using. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is thick and bubbly, 2 minutes.
- 8
Pour the corn mixture into the prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours before serving.
- 9
Carefully invert the pudding onto a serving plate. Remove and discard the parchment. Cut into 12 slices. Take the latik from the refrigerator. Chop finely, if desired. Sprinkle the latik over each slice.
- Calories 85.32 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 18.92 g 7%
- Total Fat 1.01 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.71 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 52.55 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.72 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 10.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 71.28 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 13.72 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut Corn Pudding) is a Filipino dessert recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, Cream Style Corn, and Popcorn Kernels. Each serving provides about 85.32 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut-Corn Pudding)?
- It is a Filipino pudding recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut-Corn Pudding) made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, Cream-Style Corn, Popcorn Kernels, Sugar. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut-Corn Pudding)?
- Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut-Corn Pudding)?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 85.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut-Corn Pudding) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut-Corn Pudding) healthy?
- Maja Blanca (Filipino Coconut-Corn Pudding) has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 85.32 calories and 0.5 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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