Chef John's Creamy Corn Custard is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of sweet corn, creamy custard, and savory seasonings. It is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. The creamy custard provides a rich and velvety texture, while the corn adds a sweet and crunchy contrast. This dish can be easily prepared with a few simple ingredients and is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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CHEF JOHN'S CREAMY CORN CUSTARD
Corn custard is a wonderful side dish for all kinds of meats. Since it is so soft and light, texturally, it makes a great foil for things like barbecue pork, grilled steaks, and fried fish.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter six 6-ounce glass or ceramic ramekins. Set ramekins into a 2-inch deep baking dish.
- Place corn into a large saucepan and stir in cream, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat; stir in milk.
- Transfer corn mixture to a blender and pulse several times to get the mixture moving. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk egg yolks with eggs until smooth in a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk about 1/4 cup hot corn mixture into eggs until the corn mixture is incorporated. Repeat several times more until all the corn mixture is combined with eggs.
- Divide corn mixture equally into the 6 ramekins. Pour hot tap water into the baking dish to come about halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven until custards are just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let custards cool for about 10 minutes before serving in ramekins or unmolding onto serving plates. To unmold, insert a knife between the custard and the ramekin, go around the edge with knife to loosen, and turn over onto a plate to unmold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 252.7 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 558 mg, Sugar 3 g
CHEF JOHN'S CREAMY CORN PUDDING
Corn pudding doesn't get the same attention as some other holiday side dishes, but it's a real crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with all your favorite special-occasion meats.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn Corn Pudding Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone pad. Place an 8x11-inch baking dish on the pad.
- Place corn in a blender or food processor. Add maple syrup, eggs, milk, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, flour, and baking powder. Mix briefly with a spatula to push down the dry ingredients.
- Pulse mixture until it begins to come together. Then increase setting to high and blend until completely smooth, 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Add heavy cream and 2/3 of the melted butter. Whisk to thoroughly blend.
- Grease baking dish with the rest of the butter. Pour batter into baking dish. Bake in preheated oven on the baking sheet until pudding is browned and set, between 60 and 75 minutes depending on the size and shape of your baking dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 154.9 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 574.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
CREAMY CORN CUSTARD
I make this custard all summer long! When I serve it to guests, I try to make them guess the secret ingredient. Not many guess corn, so it's a fun surprise. -Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place cream, sugar and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugars are dissolved. Cut corn from cobs; add corn to saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Transfer corn mixture to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl; set aside., In a large saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in milk and strained corn mixture. Pour into eight 4-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Refrigerate, covered, until set, 5 hours or overnight., In a small bowl, combine berries, lemon zest and juice. Sprinkle custards with raw sugar; top with berries and mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh corn kernels for the best flavor. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before using.
- To make sure the custard is smooth, blend the corn kernels and milk in a blender until they are completely pureed.
- Be careful not to overcook the custard. It should be cooked until it is just set, but not browned.
- Serve the custard warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed on its own or used as a side dish with grilled or roasted meats.
Conclusion:
Chef John's Creamy Corn Custard is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The custard is creamy and flavorful, with a slightly sweet taste. It is a great way to use up fresh corn and is a perfect side dish for any summer meal.
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