Puerto Rican Crema de Maiz or Puerto Rican Breakfast Cornmeal Porridge

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

In a small saucepan at medium-high heat, combine 1 and 1/2 cups of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt.

Mix the ingredients until well incorporated.

Slowly add 1/2 cup of uncooked fine ground cornmeal while stirring continuously.

Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and cooks through, being careful not to overcook it to avoid a blob-like consistency.

Once thickened, remove from heat and serve.

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