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Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2009
My grandmother used to make this for me when I was little girl. I remember eating it on hot summer mornings in her covered portch with my father when we visited Puerto Rico. My father died when I was a teenager so I never got a chance to get his recipes. I've thought about this custard on and off for years and was delighted when I found it on allrecipes. I just made it with my 5-year-old daughter and we both loved it! I enjoy hot cereals but she turns her nose up to them so I was pleasantly surprised when she asked if we can make it tomorrow morning. Recipe is perfect! I wouldn't recommend changing a thing.
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Reviewed: May 16, 2009
It is even tastier and creamier if you add 1 egg yolk, whipped separately in a cup with some sugar until it turns fluffy and light-yellow in color. Then add to the egg mixture, 1 tsp. of vanilla and 1 tsp. of cinnamon, mixing well. Add some of the milk (can also use evaporated milk instead of whole milk) to the egg mixture, mixing well. To the egg and milk mixture, add your cornstarch mixing well and making sure all lumps are dissolved before pouring into your sauce pan. Then pour the remaining milk and sugar into your sauce pan stirring constantly. Salt is not necessary and should be optional.
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Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2009
Just like Abuelita used to make! The secret is to make sure you have it over the heat until it's thick, otherwise you'll have a soupy result!
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Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2009
Delicious, simple and quick. Just what I wanted to use up some milk.
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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2009
I love Maizena (the name of this recipe). My Puerto Rican mother would make this for us and eating this as an adult now brings back good memories of my childhood. Thanks for posting this recipe!
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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2008
The recipe turned out great it only took about 10 minutes or so for it to thicken. This recipe reminded me of when my grandma use to make this for my brother and I; which in Puerto Rico we call it Maizena.
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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2008
Tasty! I make this often. I also sprinkle this dish with nuts.
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Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2008
Everytime my grandmother comes to visit us from P.R., she makes this for us. Funny how I never bothered to ask her for the recipe, but this one is just like it. Delicious!! Simple. Will make again.
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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2008
This is sooo good. I added 3 eggs and enough milk to make the 2 cups of liquid. Took less time to thicken also. I had day old cornbread which I popped in the micro with butter and served with the custard. Wonderful!
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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2008
Tasty & different. Yummy with equal parts white & brown sugar too. Will share recipe with others / make it again. I'd consider adding: 1 egg or 2 to increase protein, and perhaps some cut up seasonal fruit before or after cooking.
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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2008
mmmmm this was SO good!
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Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2008
We (Chicagoans from Puerto Rico) call this Maizena. Really good breakfast; like eating hot cereal.
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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2008
My 4 year old daughter just loved this recipe, she couldn't get enough. We added raisins once the custard was served to add a little more texture. This was a very easy dish to make, and will be used again and again!
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