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Home » Sweet Things » Maja Blanca – Gluten Free Filipino Coconut Pudding

December 4, 2018 By Chef Mireille 14 Comments

Maja Blanca – Gluten Free Filipino Coconut Pudding

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Maja Blanca – Gluten Free Filipino Coconut Pudding, also known as Maja Blanca Espeyal is one of the most traditional Filipino desserts.

 

Maja Blanca - Gluten Free Filipino Coconut Pudding

Traditionally it was made with just 3 ingredients – coconut milk, cornstarch and sugar.

Over time, the recipe has evolved into the thick and creamy pudding it is today with the inclusion of evaporated milk and condensed milk. Modern versions always also include corn and sometimes cheese.

What is latik?

Traditionally, the pudding is topped with latik. Latik is a crumble that is created by cooking thick coconut cream until the oil separates and curds are formed. These are then cooked until they turn golden brown.. Nowadays, it is often garnished simply with grated cheese or toasted dry coconut.

I used toasted dry coconut in this version.

Filipino aka  Pinoy Cuisine is definitely on one of my top 5 favorite cuisines. It is a wonderful fusion of both Asian and Spanish culinary traditions. Due to their colonization by Spain, things like flan, polvorones (cornstarch cookies) and lechon (crispy skin roast pork) are very popular. However, foods that often include ginger, tamarind, soy sauce and noodles don’t neglect their Asian heritage and culture either.

Interesting in experimenting more with this multi faceted culture even more? Check out some of my other Pinoy Recipes!

Pinoy Recipes

Helayang Ube – Gluten Free Ube (Purple Sweet Potato) Cake

Ube Donuts

Ube Puto – Steamed Purple Sweet Potato Muffins

Pandan Puto – Gluten Free Steamed Pandan Muffins

Coconut Puto – Steamed Coconut Muffins

Champorada – Chocolate Rice Pudding

IN THE MAKING – HOW TO MAKE MAJA BLANCA

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Maja LR making 5

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This dessert is so luscious and creamy!

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Serve it this year at your holiday meal – It is one of the most popular Christmas desserts in the Philippines!

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Maja Blanca - Gluten Free Filipino Coconut Pudding
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Maja Blanca – Gluten Free Filipino Coconut Pudding

Maja Blanca - Gluten Free Filipino Coconut Pudding - a creamy no bake easy dessert. Comes together in just 15 minutes and then just chill.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 can coconut milk
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  • Grease a baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
  • In a bowl, combine the cornstarch with the milk and mix well. It will have a glue like consistency.
  • In a saucepan on medium heat, heat coconut milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk and sugar.
  • Once the sugar dissolves, add the corn and stir to combine.
  • Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cornstarch and cook, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish. Spread in an even layer.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight so that it has time to completely set.

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14 Comments

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Comments

  1. Priya Suresh says

    December 4, 2018 at 3:17 pm

    Quite an interesting and very creamy Maja Blanca, wish i get a slice of this ultimately delicious coconut pudding. Lipsmacking here.

    Reply
    • Chef Mireille says

      December 4, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      yes it is super creamy and delicious – perfect for holiday time!

      Reply
  2. Veena Krishnakumar says

    December 6, 2018 at 12:46 am

    That looks very creamy. Though I am off desserts now, I would still want to make this. Lovely share Mir!!

    Reply
    • Chef Mireille says

      December 6, 2018 at 11:37 am

      yes it is very creamy and very luscious!

      Reply
  3. Sushma Pinjala says

    December 14, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    wow coconut pudding looks yummy. Good one

    Reply
    • Chef Mireille says

      December 14, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      thanks – yes if you are a pudding fan, this is a great dessert!

      Reply
  4. Swati says

    December 15, 2018 at 12:37 am

    This pudding looks so creamy and delicious!! I like how you explore and write about various cuisines in detail!Very nicely explained n the post!!

    Reply
    • Chef Mireille says

      December 15, 2018 at 2:34 am

      thank you – glad you like it 🙂

      Reply
  5. harini says

    December 15, 2018 at 7:32 am

    Looks very creamy and unique as well. With all the condensed milk and coconut cream, this one sounds sinful.

    Reply
    • Chef Mireille says

      December 15, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      yes it is so delicious and creamy!

      Reply
  6. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

    December 24, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    Oh wow! That is a totally new dimension for the pudding and I love the addition of the corn in the recipe. I am going to try this sometime soon!

    Reply
    • Chef Mireille says

      December 25, 2018 at 2:15 am

      thank you – I am sure you will love it!

      Reply
  7. Srivalli Jetti says

    December 31, 2018 at 6:35 am

    Its wonderful to read about this dessert Mir, it surely looks so creamy and inviting!..

    Reply
    • Chef Mireille says

      December 31, 2018 at 9:49 am

      thank you – yes it was very delicious

      Reply

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