Majarete (Cuban Fresh Sweet Corn Pudding)
Majarete is a thick and creamy sweet Cuban corn pudding that's made with just 4 ingredients – fresh corn, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. This traditional dessert is easy-to-make and will have a silky-smooth custard-like texture without the eggs or cornmeal. Made on the stovetop, this pudding chills in the fridge for at least 1 hour for the most perfectly creamy custard-y texture!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole corn kernels, from 3 large corn cobs
- 2 cups whole milk
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large cinnamon sticks
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the corn kernels, milk, and salt. Blend until pureed.
- Strain the mixture through a metal sieve removing all the corn kernel pulp and leaving just the liquid. You may have to strain it a few times or you can also use a cheese cloth if you prefer.
- In a saucepan, add the liquified corn, sugar and cinnamon sticks. Stir to combine making sure the sugar is dissolved.
- Cook at medium heat, stirring continuously so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the saucepan, until the mixture has thickened to a smooth, pudding-like consistency, about 45 minutes. You know it has thickened when it coats the back of a spoon.* Patience is key!
- Transfer the mixture to 4 individual ramekins. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour so it can firm up like a custard. Serve with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Enjoy!
Notes
- *If the mixture is not a pudding-like consistency after 45 minutes of cooking/stirring, mix 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a cornstarch slurry. Add the slurry to the saucepan and cook for another 5-10 minutes until thickened.
- Storage tip! You can transfer the cooled majarete to an airtight container (or cover the ramekins with plastic wrap) and place in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Serving: 1serving (1/2 cup), Calories: 291kcal, Carbohydrates: 57g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 200mg, Potassium: 300mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 43g, Vitamin A: 203IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 170mg, Iron: 0.4mg
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