MAICENA (CORN PUDDING)

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Awesome breakfast pudding. Started with my great grandmother, my mother, then me. Our kids love it! You may add banana slices and mint leaves for touch, taste, and luxury purposes.

Provided by Eric Bryant

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 28m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup cornstarch
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
1 slice lemon rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat cornstarch in a pot over medium heat. Stir in milk slowly. Add sugar and salt. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Whip egg yolks in a bowl. Stir in 1/4 of the cornstarch mixture. Transfer the egg-cornstarch mixture to the pot. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute. Add the lemon rind; cook and stir until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla extract and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 345.5 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

Sushil Bishowakarma
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This corn pudding is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it! ★★★★


David Houser
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I made this corn pudding for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's gluten-free, so everyone could enjoy it. ★★★★★


Souheir Abu Farwa
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This corn pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had less sugar. Otherwise, it was a good recipe. ★★★


Viola Solika
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I've made this corn pudding several times and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cornbread topping is the perfect finishing touch. I usually serve it with roasted turkey or ham, but it would also be good with chicken or fish. ★★


TARAS BEATE
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This corn pudding is a family favorite! We make it every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The kids love it, and the adults do too. ★★★★★


Rohan Yadav
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This corn pudding was a disappointment. It was bland and watery, and the texture was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, but I think I may have overcooked it. I'll try again sometime and cook it for less time, but I'm not sure if it will make a dif


Nina Thompson
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I was looking for a corn pudding recipe that was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It turned out great! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor was sweet and savory. I served it with


Wenzokuhle Maphumulo
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This corn pudding was absolutely delicious! I've made it twice now and both times it was a hit. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly. The second time, I added a can of creamed corn and a half cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Both ve