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.

Mazamorra Chiquita: Colombian Sweet Corn Pudding

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

  1. In a large pot, combine the corn kernels and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Add the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. 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