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Canjica with condensed milk, served with fresh cinnamon
Brazilian canjica with condensed milk and fresh spices

Canjica with condensed milk (Brazilian sweet hominy pudding)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes
This is a classic Brazilian 'Festa Junina' (June Festival) sweet. Canjica Doce is to Brazilians what rice pudding is to us, just made from corn. The use of condensed milk is no accident: it gives that caramel-like, cloyingly sweet, creamy texture that children and adults alike adore. With spices (cinnamon, cloves), it radiates a true festive atmosphere.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 50 mins
⌛ Total Time 9 hrs
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Brazilian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot: For cooking.
  • Grater: For orange zest.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak the corn overnight (or for at least 8 hours). Drain the next day.

Tip: Soaking is essential for dried corn, otherwise it never softens.
2 ✓

Put the corn in the pot, pour over the milk, add the cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Cook on low heat until kernels are soft (approx. 40 minutes).

Tip: Salt highlights sweetness, do not skip it!
3 ✓

When corn is soft, pour in the condensed milk and sugar. Stir in the grated orange zest too.

Tip: Only add condensed milk at the end, as its high sugar content makes it burn easily.
4 ✓

Cook for another 10-15 minutes stirring frequently, until you get a creamy, thick consistency.

Tip: During 'reduction', flavours concentrate and texture becomes velvety.
5 ✓

Serve warm or cold, sprinkled with cinnamon.

Tip: Becomes even creamier in the fridge by next day.

Recipe FAQ

It stayed too runny, what do I do?
It will thicken a lot while cooling due to the starch. If you still feel it's thin, cook longer without a lid to evaporate.
Can I add coconut milk?
Yes, it is a very common version to replace part of the milk with coconut milk.

Ingredients

  • 250 g White hominy corn (Canjica)
  • 1 tin Sweetened condensed milk (approx. 400g)
  • 500 ml Whole milk
  • 2 tbsp Sugar (if needed)
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 3 pcs Cloves
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Grated orange zest