Canjica is a Brazilian pudding-like dessert that is typically served during Brazilian winter festivals, which are in June.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Calories
528 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine hominy and water in a large saucepan and soak 8 hours to overnight.
Step 2
The next day, bring soaked hominy and liquid to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until hominy is soft, about 1 hour. Add coconut milk, condensed milk, regular milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon sticks, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and cloves. Cook over low heat until mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes.
Step 3
Taste and sweeten with more sugar if needed. Stir in coconut. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk
8 whole cloves
8 cups water
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
1 pound dried hominy
3 (2 inch) sticks cinnamon sticks
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
