Mazamorra: Colombian Corn Pudding
Mazamorra is a traditional Colombian dessert made with corn and milk, and it's a popular dish during the Christmas season. This creamy and sweet corn pudding is a comforting and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the corn, milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Transfer the mazamorra to serving bowls and let it cool to room temperature before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Large pot Serving bowls
Tools
Stove Spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the mazamorra with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top for an extra touch of flavor.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, you can blend half of the corn and milk mixture before cooking.
Cost
$8