Maja de Fruta

Maja de Fruta

Fruity Pudding

A Filipino dessert made-up of fruit pudding, topped in with coconut curd or flakes. This dessert has always been a Filipino favorite and  usually served during fiestas and holidays, especially Christmas.

Ingredients :

• 3/4 Cup corn starch
• 2 Cups coconut milk
• 1/2 Cup evaporated milk
• 1 can fruit cocktail
• 1/4 Cup white sugar
• Pinch of salt
• Butter, margarine or cooking spray

Directions :

• Butter a jelly mould, 8-inch baking dish or a muffin baking pan, and set aside.
• Drain the fruit cocktail, reserving the syrup.
• Measure 1 cup of the syrup and disperse the cornstarch in it.
• Combine the coconut milk, evaporated milk, and sugar in a saucepan.
• Stir until the sugar is dissolved, and cook on low medium heat
• Bring the mixture to a boil and then stir in the cornstarch mixture.
• Stir quickly to avoid lumps as it becomes very thick.
• Bring the mixture back to a boil, stir constantly, about 3 minutes or until thicken and smooth.
• Pour the maja into the prepared dish, and set aside to cool until firm.
• Sprinkle coconut flakes over the pudding and serve with fruits.

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