Maicena (Corn Pudding)

This beloved family recipe for maicena, a sweet, thick corn pudding infused with vanilla extract and lemon, makes for a warm and comforting breakfast.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 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 saucepan over medium heat. Slowly stir in milk. Add sugar and salt; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk egg yolks in a bowl; stir in ¼ cornstarch mixture, then stir into pan. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute. Add lemon rind; cook and stir until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in vanilla extract to combine.