Description
A delicious and creamy Peruvian dessert made with purple corn, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups purple corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- Cinnamon stick (for decoration)
- Fresh berries (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Place the purple corn kernels in a medium-sized pot and cover them with water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about half an hour until the corn is soft and tender.
- Take the pot off the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve, keeping the liquid and discarding the corn solids.
- In a separate saucepan, pour the reserved corn liquid and add the sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with a splash of milk to form a smooth paste.
- Once the corn liquid is warm, slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture, stirring continuously until the pudding begins to thicken (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and mix in the remaining milk and whipping cream until well blended.
- Transfer the pudding into individual serving bowls and allow them to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to firm up.
- When ready to serve, add a cinnamon stick for decoration and top with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- For an extra twist, incorporate a tablespoon of cocoa powder into the mixture before it thickens.
- Replace the whipping cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg