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maja jelly recipe

Maja Jelly Recipe

Maja Jelly is a unique version of the original Maja Blanca. It is made of gelatine, corn, milk and grated cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: maja blanca jelly, maja jelly
Servings: 10
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes

Ingredients

  • 10 cups water
  • 2 packs yellow gelatine I used Mr Gulaman
  • 400 ml evaporated milk 1 can
  • 395 ml condensed milk 1 can
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 can cream of corn
  • 1 cup kernel corn
  • 5 tbsp cornstarch dilute in ½ cup water
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup grated cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium-low heat, pour 10 cups of water and dissolve 2 packs of Mr Gulaman yellow gelatine powder and sugar. Stir until well dissolve and no granules visible.
  • When it starts to boil, add the cream of corn, evaporated milk, condensed milk and salt.
  • Dilute the cornstarch with ½ cup water and pour into the pot. Mix until well incorporated and continue to cook for about 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
  • Arrange the kernel corn in your preferred jelly mold. Gently pour the jelly-milk mixture into the mold. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
  • To serve, turn the pan upside down on a serving plate. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 1mg