Maicena (Corn Pudding)

For a warm and comforting breakfast, make this beloved family recipe for maicena, a thick corn pudding infused with vanilla and lemon rind.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 23 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.