Traditional Christmas blancmange

 

Ingredients:

• 8 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 liter of milk

• 1 can of condensed milk

• 1 glass (200 ml) coconut milk

• 100 g grated coconut

• 1 cup of sugar

• 2/3 cup of water

• 200g pitted prunes

Method of preparation:

1. Dissolve the cornstarch in the milk;

2. Add condensed milk, coconut milk and grated coconut;
   Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon;

3. Pour the mixture into a mold with a hole in the middle (24 cm) dipped in cold water;

4. When it cools down, take it to the fridge for like 3 hours, or until it's firm;

5. In a pan over low heat, dissolve the sugar in the water, stirring constantly;

6. Add the plums and cook without stirring for 10 minutes until the syrup thickens;

7. Remove from heat and let cool;

8. Unmold the manjar by turning the mold over a plate;

9. Water with the syrup and garnish with the plums;

10. Serve chilled or at room temperature.