Manjar

Guatemalan manjar is a typical dessert in the country, ideal for sharing with family. It is an easy and quick recipe that can be used as a filling for plantain rellenitos. Its delicious flavor will leave you wanting more.

Guatemalan manjar, an ideal dessert for sharing with family, is an easy and quick recipe that serves as a filling for plantain rellenitos; its delicious flavor will leave you wanting more.

Make the recipe and enjoy this typical Guatemalan dessert.

Manjar

Bakery
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Ingredients

4 cups of Milk

4 tablespoons of Cornstarch

1 Egg

1 pinch of Salt

1 tablespoon of Vanilla

4 tablespoons of Sugar

Raisins

1 Cinnamon stick

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by boiling 3 cups of milk in a pot.

Step 2 : In another container, combine the egg yolk, 4 tablespoons of sugar, a pinch of salt and mix well.

Step 3 : Then add a tablespoon of vanilla and continue mixing.

Step 4 : Next, slowly add to the container the mixture of 4 tablespoons of cornstarch and the remaining cup of milk, making sure there are no lumps in the preparation.

Step 5 : In the pot with the boiled milk, add a bit of cinnamon and then pour in the prepared mixture.

Step 6 : Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking to the bottom.

Step 7 : Once the mixture thickens, it is ready to serve.

Step 8 : For a special touch, you can decorate with raisins.

Step 9 : You can also add canned peaches, chocolate chunks, or crystallized fruit to enhance the incredible flavor of this traditional Guatemalan dessert.

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