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Cornstarch Custard Dessert
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Uruguay Authentic home cooking from Uruguay, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Uruguay as Postre crema de maicena
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Cornstarch Custard Dessert

Sonia Da Costa
Sonia Da Costa @cook_5938987
Tacuarembó, Uruguay

My grandmother and mother-in-law used to make this with caramelized sugar. We also enjoyed it warm in winter when my kids were little, adding chocolate and meringue. Today, this is the basic version adapted for my diet. My family enjoyed it with dulce de leche.

My grandmother and mother-in-law used to make this with caramelized sugar. We also enjoyed it warm in winter when my kids were little, adding chocolate and meringue. Today, this is the basic version adapted for my diet. My family enjoyed it with dulce de leche.

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Cornstarch Custard Dessert

Sonia Da Costa
Sonia Da Costa @cook_5938987
Tacuarembó, Uruguay

My grandmother and mother-in-law used to make this with caramelized sugar. We also enjoyed it warm in winter when my kids were little, adding chocolate and meringue. Today, this is the basic version adapted for my diet. My family enjoyed it with dulce de leche.

My grandmother and mother-in-law used to make this with caramelized sugar. We also enjoyed it warm in winter when my kids were little, adding chocolate and meringue. Today, this is the basic version adapted for my diet. My family enjoyed it with dulce de leche.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  1. 4 1/4 cupsskim milk (1 liter)
  2. 3heaping tablespoons cornstarch
  3. 4 tablespoonssugar
  4. 1egg
  5. 1cinnamon stick
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  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine the cornstarch and sugar, then add the egg and mix well. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk until everything is evenly blended.

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  2. 2

    Bring the milk to a boil in a saucepan and add the cinnamon stick.

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  3. 3

    Once the milk is boiling, pour in the mixture from step 1, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

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  4. 4

    When it comes back to a boil, it's ready.

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  5. 5

    Pour into a serving dish or individual bowls. Serve warm or chilled, on its own or with dulce de leche, waffles, meringue, or chopped strawberries.

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    Note: If you want a firmer texture, add a little more cornstarch.

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Sonia Da Costa @cook_5938987
Published in the US on April 16, 2026 14:02
Tacuarembó, Uruguay
Estoy adecuando las recetas que conozco y las que recibo a un tratamiento por problemas severos intestinales. Todo cocido, nada de granos. Iré compartiendo lo que me salga bien.
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