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Home > Asian Dishes

Maja Blanca (Coconut Milk Pudding with corn)

BY :Bebs | Published: 09/07/ 2019 | Updated:04/15/ 2020 | 115 Comments

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4.93 from 42 votes
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Try this quick and simple Maja Blanca recipe for a creamy, soft and light Filipino pudding made from coconut milk. The perfect dessert for any occasion and can be done in no time at all! 

Maja Blanca Recipe - Coconut milk pudding with corn kernel and roasted coconut flakes toppings

  • What is Maja Blanca?
  • Maja Blanca vs. Tibok-tibok
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  • Maja Blanca (Coconut Milk Pudding with corn)

What is Maja Blanca?

Commonly served at Fiestas, holidays and special occasions. It a coconut pudding that is basically a combination of coconut milk, milk, cornstarch, and sweetener. What I like best about it is the texture; soft and light.

You may add corn kernels to give some contrast. Some use sugar as a sweetener but I opted to use sweetened condensed milk to make it creamier.

The original Maja Blanca is topped with ‘latik’- that is what coconut milk becomes when simmered under medium fire for some time. This process will give you coconut oil and some brown solids, or ‘latik’ as we call it, which is common toppings for rice cakes and other Filipino desserts. You can check our post on how to make Latik.

Maja Blanca served with toasted coconut flakes

Since I was pressed for time when I made this Maja Blanca for my friends’ visit and didn't have time to make ‘latik’, what I did was, I toasted some dried coconut flakes in a pan until golden browned and sprinkled them on top of my Maja Blanca.

I missed the latik but this substitute is really good as well. Good thing they can be found easily here in German supermarkets so is the coconut milk in a can and other ingredients needed to make this delicious dessert.Maja Blanca Ingredients

Maja Blanca vs. Tibok-tibok

A lot of people think that they are one and the same as they look very similar. But Tibok-tibok, a native Kapampangan delicacy, is made from carabao's milk.

The taste is very distinguishable from the other. Carabao's milk is also richer and creamier than you regular cow's milk as it contains higher milk fat. It also has a rather mild saltiness in it. The texture can also a little different, Tibok-tibok has a more delicate jelly-like consistency while Maja Blanca is more on the creamy .side.

Which one is better? The Kapampangan in me could be biased because I would choose Tibok-tibok. But Maja Blanca is still there on my list of personal favorite Filipino desserts.

Maja Blanca

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Cassava Cake with a creamy custard topping

 

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Maja Blanca (Coconut Milk Pudding with corn)

4.93 from 42 votes
Try this quick and simple Maja Blanca recipe for a creamy, soft and light Filipino coconut pudding made from coconut milk, milk, sweetener, and corn kernel.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 13 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
Course :Dessert
Servings =10 squares
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 can (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cup evaporated milk or fresh milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup cornstarch - dissolved in ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup corn kernel - drained
  • ½ cup desiccated coconut
  • butter or margarine - for greasing pan

Instructions
 

  • Grease a (21x21cm) square pan with butter or margarine. Set aside.
  • Combine coconut milk, milk and condensed milk in a pot and bring to boil over medium heat while stirring occasionally.
  • Add the corn kernel. Pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir constantly and quickly until the texture turns into a paste-like consistency. Remove from heat and transfer to greased pan immediately. Gently tap the pan on the kitchen counter a couple of times to get rid of trapped bubbles and even out the surface with spatula or spoon. Let the Maja Blanca settle and cool down.
  • Toast the coconut flakes in a pan over low fire until browned. Stir constantly to avoid burning them. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle top with toasted coconut flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 0gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 0.4mg
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Maja Blanca recipe was originally published in May 2015. Updated in September 2019 to include new photos and video. The recipe remains the same.

 

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  1. Bernadette says

    November 21, 2022 at 2:37 am

    5 stars
    I made your original recipe, and it was perfect! If I want to add ube, how much is a good amount?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 28, 2022 at 1:35 am

      On its own, ube really has a subtle or muted flavor so if you are using the liquid flavoring you might want to start with at least a tablespoon.

      Reply
  2. Jeoni says

    August 03, 2022 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    This is my go to recipe when it comes to maja blanca, not to sweet and malasa.

    Reply
  3. Via says

    March 14, 2022 at 3:28 am

    5 stars
    Just make it right and it turned out great and yummy. All your recipe are great and simply to follow ❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 07, 2022 at 8:14 pm

      That is so nice of you, Via. 😊

      Reply
  4. Cheryl says

    June 27, 2021 at 5:27 pm

    Can I use cornflour instead of cornstarch?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 04, 2021 at 1:41 am

      Is it white? I ask because some cornstarch are labeled as cornflour. But if it is the real corn flour (yellow) then, not.

      Reply
  5. Jacqui says

    May 06, 2021 at 9:57 am

    Hi! Question about the cornstarch mixed in 3/4 cup milk. Is this in addition to the 1-1/2 cup evaporated or fresh milk or I just use a portion of that designated 1-1/2 cup milk? Thanks

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 13, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      It is additional.

      Reply
  6. Ailyne says

    March 28, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    Thank you For Send MAja Blanca Recipe And more more Recipe God bless

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 27, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      You are welcome.

      Reply
      • Romyr says

        March 13, 2022 at 8:21 am

        Can I used cooking cream instead of coconut milk/cream...

        Reply
        • Bebs says

          July 12, 2022 at 12:38 pm

          It will not taste the same though...

          Reply
  7. Wu says

    March 17, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    Came across this page while searching for a good maja blanca recipe. What’s good is the amount of liquid ingredients are exactly as they are available in cans, the only change I did is I used cream of corn instead of kernels.
    It came out great, consistency is really that of a pudding, very creamy, taste is not too cloyingly sweet.
    This can actually be a base pudding recipe for other flavors like mango or choco. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      March 23, 2021 at 1:37 am

      You are so much welcome, Wu!

      Reply
  8. Sarahmay says

    December 31, 2020 at 8:32 am

    Can I use coconut cream instead of coconut milk

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 14, 2021 at 12:17 am

      Sure you can.

      Reply
  9. Ev P says

    December 25, 2020 at 3:23 am

    5 stars
    Hi, Bebs. The recipe really tastes so good . How can I make it smooth and shiny on top like what we have in the Philippines?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      December 27, 2020 at 1:02 am

      You can brush it with coconut oil from making latik.

      Reply
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