Mazamorra Chiquita: Colombian Sweet Corn Pudding
Mazamorra Chiquita is a traditional Colombian sweet corn pudding that is creamy, comforting, and bursting with the flavors of sweet corn and cinnamon. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a hit with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the corn kernels and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Discard the cinnamon stick and let the mazamorra chiquita cool slightly before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 2g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
Large pot Stirring spoon Serving bowls
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the mazamorra chiquita warm or chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the cooked corn mixture before adding the milk and sugar.
Cost
$5