Maja Blanca is definitely one of my favorite Filipino desserts besides this amazing Buko Pandan. I simply enjoy the creamy coconut consistency with the sweet corn and toasted coconut on top. It’s creamy, smooth, sweet, and super flavorful.

What is “Maja Blanca”

Maja Blanca refers to a Filipino dessert that the locals usually make during festivities and special events, especially during Christmas time. The dessert is based on coconut cream with corn kernels and milk. The recipe calls for the use of many milk types, coconut shreds, and corn to produce a nice and sweet result with a gel-like texture.

But, while it looks fancy, it is actually quite easy to prepare. You only need a few simple ingredients and follow some simple steps..

How To Prepare Maja Blanca

Maja balance is actually very simple, despite looking fancy. The first step is to combine the coconut milk, the evaporated milk, and the condensed canned milk in a bot and bring it to a boil. Next, add the cornstarch to emulsify the mixture, and finally, pour the mix into a square pan and keep it in the fridge to set.

While the mixture sets in the fridge, you may toast the coconut bits in a large pan. Then top the mixture with the toasted coconut bits to add a bit of crunch to each square. Voila, it is ready to enjoy!

Ingredients

• Coconut milk. This is the key to this Filipino dish,  milk that gives it most of its flavor. In this case, I used canned coconut milk as it is richer.
• Evaporated milk, I prefer to use a mixture of evaporated milk, condensed milk, and ordinary milk. The condensed milk is sweeter, while the other two are added to balance out the sweetness and amplify the milk flavor.
• Whole corn kernels. These enrich the consistency of the dessert, and I love to add them.
• The cornflour is used as a thickening agent and adds a texture that is similar to gelatin, which is typical in Maja Blanca.
• Unsweetened coconut shreds/flakes. I utilize unsweetened coconut shreds, so the dessert is not too overpowering. The coconut flakes are toasted in a skillet before adding them to the top of the desert.

Maja Blanca Recipe

Ok, it’s time to make this amazing Filipino dessert, just follow the instructions, and you’ll see it’s easy-peasy. 

Ingredients

• 1 can/400 ml coconut milk
• 1 can/355ml evaporated milk
• 1 can/300 ml condensed milk
• 1 cup whole corn kernels, drained
• ¾ cup ordinary milk
• ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup of cornstarch

Instructions

• Oil the bottom and side of an 8” pan and keep aside.
• Combine the coconut milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk and bring them to a boil over medium heat, stirring regularly.
• Add in the corn kernels and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Combine the cornstarch and milk in a small mixing bowl and whisk until it is totally dissolved.
• Add the cornstarch gradually into the pot, whisking until the creamy mixture thickens to a paste.
• Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking tray.
• Let the mixture cool, seal, and then place in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
• Meanwhile, toss the coconut flakes in a wide pan over medium heat to toast, stirring regularly until browned.
• Cut the paste into squares and sprinkle with the toasted coconut on top to serve.

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