Majarete (Cuban Fresh Sweet Corn Pudding)

Majarete is a thick and creamy sweet Cuban corn pudding that's made with just 4 ingredients – fresh corn, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. This traditional dessert is easy-to-make and will have a silky-smooth custard-like texture without the eggs or cornmeal. Made on the stovetop, this pudding chills in the fridge for at least 1 hour for the most perfectly creamy custard-y texture!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups whole corn kernels (from 3 large corn cobs)
• 2 cups whole milk
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large cinnamon sticks
• Ground cinnamon for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a food processor, add the corn kernels, milk, and salt. Blend until pureed.
2. 2Strain the mixture through a metal sieve removing all the corn kernel pulp and leaving just the liquid. You may have to strain it a few times or you can also use a cheese cloth if you prefer.
3. 3In a saucepan, add the liquified corn, sugar and cinnamon sticks. Stir to combine making sure the sugar is dissolved.
4. 4Cook at medium heat, stirring continuously so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the saucepan, until the mixture has thickened to a smooth, pudding-like consistency, about 45 minutes. You know it has thickened when it coats the back of a spoon.* Patience is key!
5. 5Transfer the mixture to 4 individual ramekins. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour so it can firm up like a custard. Serve with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Enjoy!