Maja Blanca (Mixed Coconut Pudding )

Hubby saw my panna cotta photo and suddenly craved for Maja Blanca.

I warned him not to browse my photo files but he would not listen. :-D 

Begging to gather the ingredients so i can cook it for him yesterday but the rain saved me, hehehehe. But i could not bear his plea, so here is his maja blanca. He just requested for the classic (plain) one but since I am clearing my shelf for the next set of supplies, I might as well go the extra mile to give it a twist (hopefully) with the ube halaya. Unfortunately, purple yam is not in season at this time so i have to content myself with OTC flavouring-- UBE flavour.

Maja Blanca (2 tone)

Ingredients:
makes about 8 slices of 2"x3"
pan size is about 9"x6.5"

for Classic Maja Blanca

1 pack -200 ml coconut cream

1/2 c + 3 tbsp fresh milk

150 ml condensed milk (or you can use half the can of 

               small condensed milk about 370-392g) 

1/3 c cornstarch dissolved in 100 ml water, then set aside

1/2 of fresh boiled corn on a cob, cut the kernels from the cob

for Ube Maja Blanca

1 pack -200 ml coconut cream

1/2 c + 3 tbsp fresh milk

150 ml condensed milk (or you can use half the can of 

               small condensed milk about 370-392g) 

1 tsp ube flavour (McCormick)

1/3 c cornstarch dissolved in 100 ml water, then set aside

1/2 of fresh boiled corn on a cob, cut the kernels from the cob

Topping:
Toasted shaved fresh coconuts.
Just place the shaved (shredded) coconut in a pan, use medium heat and with constant mixing toast the coconut until dry and slightly brown.

 

Procedure:

Procedures for both ingredients is the same except that you have to add the ube flavour on the Ube Maja Blanca.

1. First pour the coconut cream, fresh milk and condensed milk, stir to combine.

2. Bring to boil for about 3-5 minutes on a medium heat.

3. Add the Ube flavour at this time and stir.

4. Slowly drop the corn and stir after which add the dissolved cornstarch.

5. Keep stirring about 2-3 minutes until you reach the paste-like texture. It is done when everything can be scooped up by a laddle

6. Pour over a greased container and cool under room temeprature.

7. You can chill for about an hour before serving.

8. Top with toasted coconuts shavings or roasted nuts or kernels.

Notes:
This is a less sweet maja blanca and a sturdy one (holds its shape)
1. If you want it sweeter, add condensed milk.
2. If you want it creamier, lessen the cornstarch and don't overcook. Once the mixture holds its shape, cooking is done.
3. You have the option to toast a coconut or chopped roasted peanuts or simply garnish with kernels.
4. You can make classic (plain) or flavoured maja blanca.