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    Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding

    Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding

    En Español Recipe ↆ

    Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding is based on a Dominican Children's favorite breakfast dish, it is perfect for when you need a comforting dessert.

    Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. What is maicena?
    3. About this recipe
    4. Recipe

    Why we ❤️ it

    Few Dominican children have escaped Maicena Pudding, and although it's not as popular these days, nearly all of us have eaten a version of this dish at some time or another. It was usually served as breakfast or dinner, and sometimes as a mild, comfort food when we were sick.

    A couple of readers recently mentioned that they would like a recipe for it, so I set out to do that. And while I was at it, I decided to answer some of the questions I got from you over the years.

    • Two cups with Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding
    • Bowls of Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding

    What is maicena?

    Maicena, or cornstarch, is the starch that is extracted from corn and used in the kitchen most commonly as a thickener.

    What is the difference between cornmeal and cornstarch?

    While cornstarch, (or cornflour in the UK) is simply the starch extracted from the corn, cornmeal (harina de maíz) is obtained by grinding the whole grain and contains more fiber and less starch. Cornstarch is a very fine white powder, cornmeal is yellow and coarse. Their use is not interchangeable.

    How do you call it, maicena or maizena?

    It is called maicena (in Spanish), or cornstarch. Maizena® is a popular commercial brand of cornstarch.

    About this recipe

    This maicena pudding dessert is very easy to make, and the most important trick is to keep stirring during cooking or it will become lumpy. The touch of the coconut is a fantastic contrast with the softness of the custard, although it is not part of the traditional presentation.

    Serving it as a dessert convinces the kids to try it. Because anything served as a dessert is better.

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

    Recipe

    Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding
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    [Recipe + Video] Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Vanilla and Chocolate Maicena Pudding Recipe: Based on a Dominican Children's favorite breakfast dish, it is perfect for when you need a comforting dessert.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Dominican
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 347 kcal

    Ingredients

    Chocolate maicena

    • 3 cup whole milk, [0.7 l]
    • ¼ cup cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened), [16 g]
    • ¾ cup sugar (white, granulated), [73 g]

    Vanilla maicena

    • 3 cup whole milk, [0.7 l]
    • Seeds of ½ vanilla pod
    • ⅓ cup cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup sugar (white, granulated), [73 g]

    To garnish

    • ¼ cup toasted coconut flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Pouring milk into the saucepan
      Mixing: Pour the milk into the pot and add the vanilla if you are making vanilla pudding. Sift cornstarch, salt, cocoa (if you are making chocolate pudding), and sugar together, and mix with the milk.
      If there are lumps, strain to make a completely uniform mixture and remove any solids that did not dissolve.
    • Stirring while cooking
      Cooking: Bring to medium heat, and continue stirring uninterruptedly for 10 minutes, or until the consistency is a little more liquid than condensed milk. Don't worry if it seems too runny, it will thicken in the next steps. If you are serving it as breakfast, see notes below.
      Remove from heat.
    • Stirring to cool
      Cooling: Pour into another bowl and continue stirring until it cools to room temperature. This will help it thicken a bit and prevent it from forming a crust as it cools.
      Pour into serving bowls and place in the refrigerator to chill slightly (half an hour to an hour). The cold in the refrigerator will help it finish thickening.
    • Pouring into serving cup
      Serving: Remove from the refrigerator and top with some toasted coconut (this is optional).

    Tips and Notes

    You can make chocolate or vanilla pudding, or make both to serve in layers (as in the photo). The nutritional information is calculated for only one (chocolate).
    Use almond milk if you want a strict vegan version.
    If you don't have a vanilla bean, substitute a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
    If you want to serve it hot for breakfast, use ¾ cup of cornstarch in the first step, as it should have the final pudding consistency right you take it off the heat (it thickens a little more as it cools).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 375mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 5gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 296IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.

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    Edited: Jul 10, 2021 | Publish: Mar 13, 2015

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    Nellie Franco
    April 12, 2015 2:59 PM

    Hi Aunt Clara,

    I Love Your Website. You should rhink of getting an application for it. I think it would do great.

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    Kelsey Marcus
    March 17, 2015 10:58 PM

    I'm sorry to hear you weren't feeling well! Lots of travel can really knock you out especially with the time differences too...Hopefully you're doing better now!

    -Kelsey

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    yahaira
    February 19, 2021 10:22 PM

    MI receta favorita de cuando era nina.5 stars

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