Mexican Sweet Corn Pudding (Tomalito)
Mexican Sweet Corn Pudding (Tomalito) is soft and spoonable, with a gentle sweetness and buttery corn flavor in every bite. Tender kernels are suspended in a custardy base with a fine, steamed crumb that feels comforting and warm. Serve it as a side for Tex-Mex or Mexican dinners, or as a cozy treat alongside grilled meats and hearty stews.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Sweet Corn Pudding (Tomalito), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 11
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Blend 1 cup corn kernels, water, and cornmeal in a blender or food processor just until smooth.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix sugar, margarine, and masa harina until light and fluffy. Stir in the blended corn mixture. Mix in the remaining 1 cup corn, milk, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- 3
Pour the tomalito batter into the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Steam until firm, 50 to 60 minutes, checking the water level occasionally and refilling if needed.
- 4
Stir the pudding before serving to make the texture consistent. Serve in small scoops.
- Calories 293.1 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 3.84 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 44.76 g 16%
- Total Fat 10.5 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.44 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.91 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.85 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 436.43 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.45 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 32.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 81.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 73.73 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Mexican Sweet Corn Pudding (Tomalito) is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Corn Muffin Mix, Margarine, and Masa. Each serving provides about 293.1 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Sweet Corn Pudding (Tomalito) made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Corn Muffin Mix, Margarine, Masa, Milk. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Sweet Corn Pudding (Tomalito)?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 293.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Sweet Corn Pudding (Tomalito) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mexican Sweet Corn Pudding (Tomalito) healthy?
- Mexican Sweet Corn Pudding (Tomalito) has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 293.1 calories and 3.84 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 436.43 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.44 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and 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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