By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 12
105 cal · 45 min
Sweet Corn Maja
Recipe GLPRddfbeb42963bc7
A creamy Filipino dessert made from coconut milk, sweet corn, and cornstarch. This silky custard-like treat is thickened over gentle heat, chilled until set, and cut into squares for a delightfully smooth, tropical indulgence.
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Ingredients
1 cup cornstarch
3 ounces evaporated milk
4½ cups coconut milk (light or regular)
1 cup sugar
½ cup sweet corn kernels
3 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Directions
In a large pot, combine the cornstarch, evaporated milk, coconut milk, sugar, sweet corn kernels, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir well to dissolve the cornstarch completely and ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and scorching. Continue stirring until the mixture noticeably thickens and begins to bubble throughout.
Reduce heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently. The mixture is ready when it clings thickly to a spoon and no longer drips off easily.
Pour the thickened mixture into a 9 by 13-inch pan without oiling it. Allow it to cool to room temperature, approximately 20–30 minutes.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the mixture is completely set and firm to the touch.
Cut the set mixture into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Comments
This Filipino dessert is dead cheap and every ingredient lands at any Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI without a special trip—evaporated and condensed milk are staple aisle finds, canned corn works fine, and cornstarch is everywhere. At roughly $0.30 per serving, it's a steal for a dinner-party dessert that feeds twelve. The honest time is closer to 50 minutes with cooling, not the stated 45, since you'll need a full chill after cooking to set properly. It's a no-fuss, set-it-aside dish that reheats gently and tastes better the next day, but it's sweetness-forward and won't appeal to every palate—budget this for a crowd that enjoys custard-style desserts and isn't looking for chocolate or fruit.
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