Maja Blanca (filipino Pudding)

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups diluted coconut milk
• 1 cup toasted sweetened flaked coconut, topping

Recipe

• 1 lightly grease an 8" square or round pan with vegetable oil and set aside.
• 2 in a non-stick pan over medium heat, bring coconut milk and sugar to a gentle boil, blending well.
• 3 in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water throughly until smooth. slowly add this mixture, stirring fast until thickened (about 2-4 minutes) and fully cooked. make sure to stir continuously or it may scorch on the bottom.
• 4 transfer into the prepared pan and let cool until firmly set. slice diagonally into serving pieces.sprinkle toasted coconut topping on maja just before eating to retain the crunch.