Authentic home cooking from Puerto Rico, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Puerto Rico as Cremita (papilla) de Maizena (Desayuno)

Maizena Cream (Cornstarch Breakfast Porridge)

Name: Maizena Cream (Cornstarch Breakfast Porridge)
Yield: Serves 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups milk (480 ml); 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (Maizena) (about 20 grams); 2 egg yolks, beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons sugar (about 38 grams); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glory @cook_5027468

Another one of our delicious breakfast creams that both kids and adults love!

Glory @cook_5027468

Another one of our delicious breakfast creams that both kids and adults love!

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Ingredients

Serves 2 servings

2 cupsmilk (480 ml)
2 1/2 tablespoonscornstarch (Maizena) (about 20 grams)
2egg yolks, beaten
1/4 teaspoonsalt
3 tablespoonssugar (about 38 grams)
1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract

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Steps

1

Pour 1 1/2 cups of milk into a saucepan. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of milk with the cornstarch until smooth with no lumps, then add this mixture to the milk in the saucepan.
2

Add the remaining ingredients.
3

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly. When it starts to bubble gently, remove from heat.
4

Serve immediately and sprinkle with cinnamon to taste.

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Glory @cook_5027468

Published in the US on April 19, 2026 14:02

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