Puerto Rican Crema de Maíz | Sweet Cornmeal Porridge

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lighter option for a vegetarian version.

Set a pot over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of fine yellow cornmeal to the pot.

Pour in 1 cup of 1% milk.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Whisk all ingredients together.

Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, whisking occasionally.

After 10 minutes, whisk more often to prevent sticking.

Continue cooking until the liquid reduces significantly, about 20 minutes total.

Plate the crema on a plate instead of a bowl for faster cooling.

Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

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