Ube Maja Blanca
This is a creamy and velvety Filipino dessert made with coconut milk, corn and ube jam. It's super easy to make and perfect for holiday parties or any occasion!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 668kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 27 oz coconut milk
- 1 (14 oz) can condensed milk
- 12 oz whole milk
- 1 cup ube halaya
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons ube extract
- ¼ cup canned corn kernels
Instructions
Prepare the slurry
- In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until completely smooth.
- Set aside and stir again before using (cornstarch settles quickly).
Cook the mixture
- In a large pot over medium heat, add coconut milk, condensed milk, whole milk, ube halaya, brown sugar, and ube extract.
- Stir until fully combined and smooth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
Thicken the maja blanca
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Add canned corn kernels.
- Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth and glossy, about 5–7 minutes. The mixture should be thick but still pourable.
Set and chill
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch dish.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- Let cool at room temperature until no longer hot.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 71g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 4mg