Tamal De Maicena

• Milk4 cups
• Butter1 knob
• Sugar2 1/2 cups
• Vanilla2 tsp
• Cornstarch2 cups
• Eggs2 Beaten

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven at 350F.

2. 2

   In a non-stick medium pot, add the milk, butter, sugar, and vanilla; bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, add the eggs and the cornstarch and mix well.

4. 4

   Slowly add 1 cup of the milk mixture, mixing constantly to temper the eggs.

5. 5

   Keep adding more milk until the mixture is soft and has no lumps. ​ Add the mixture to the pot SLOWLY and mix constantly using a wooden spoon.

6. 6

   Keep cooking and mixing for a few more minutes until the mixture gets thick, you will know when it is ready when passing a spoon at the bottom of the pot creates a line that separates the mixture.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and pour into the pyrex (no need to grease it ( I use an 11 by 8-inch pyrex).

8. 8

   Cover with foil and cook for approximately 50 min. Remove the foil after 30 min of cooking to allow the top to get a light brown color.

9. 9

   Let it cool completely before serving.