Canjica (Corn Pudding)
A sweet Brazilian dessert or side dish made from hominy (dried corn kernels), milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Naturally egg-free. A cozy, naturally sweet treat.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Hominy (Dried Corn Kernels)
- 6 cups Milk
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (Optional)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak the hominy in water overnight.
- 2The next day, drain the hominy and place it in a large pot.
- 3Add the milk, sugar, and cinnamon sticks.
- 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the hominy is tender and the mixture has thickened.
- 5Remove the cinnamon sticks. Stir in sweetened condensed milk (if using).
- 6Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve warm or cold.
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