Majarete

Majarete is a traditional dessert made with corn and coconut milk. This delicious concoction has a creamy consistency and resembles corn pudding. Traditionally, it was prepared with fresh corn, but modern varieties usually employ corn flour to provide a creamier texture. It is made with brown sugar, and in the end it is generously sprinkled with cinnamon. Depending on the region and personal preferences, grated coconut, cloves, condensed milk, or vanilla are occasionally added to the dish. The recipe dates back to colonial times in Venezuela; it is usually passed down to family members, and each family has their signature majarete recipe. It is regarded as one the most traditional Venezuelan desserts, evoking memories of home and family. Although its origin is often traced to Venezuela, the varieties of majarete are also found in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, which make it an original Caribbean dessert. Venezuelan majarete is usually served cold and traditionally prepared during Lent.