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Columbian-Style Pudding

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 can (14oz) condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup sugar or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • cinnamon poweder to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cornstarch and 1 cup of whole milk in a bowl. Stir until it is dissolved. Set aside.
  • Blend the coconut milk and the grated coconut until it is smooth and set aside.
  • In a medium pot, pour the remainder cups of milk and the cinnamon sticks over low-medium heat.
  • Add the coconut mixture to the milk and cinnamon once the milk is warm. Let the mixture boil after.
  • When the milk starts boiling, add the condensed milk, sugar, salt, and the milk and cornstarch mixture and stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the vanilla extract and reduce the heat to low.
  • Continue to stir until the pudding has thickened. This step should take about 10-20 minutes.
  • Add the butter, stir, remove the pot from the heat and remove the cinnamon stick from the pudding.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon powder on top and let it cool at room temperature. Refrigerate until it is ready to eat. Enjoy!

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