Canjica
Canjica is a traditional Brazilian dessert made with white corn kernels, milk, sugar, and spices.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Coconut milk - 1/2 cup
- Condensed milk - 1/2 cup
- Cloves - 4
- Cinnamon sticks - 2
- Sugar - 1 cup
- Milk - 2 cups
- Water - 4 cups
- White corn kernels - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, combine the white corn kernels and water. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes, or until the corn kernels are tender.
- Drain the cooked corn kernels and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the milk, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked corn kernels back to the pot and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves from the pot.
- Stir in the condensed milk and coconut milk. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the canjica cool slightly.
- Serve warm or chilled, sprinkled with ground cinnamon on top.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Sugar: 20g