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Creamy Fresh Corn Curau (Curau de milho verde)

Learn how to make curau, a Brazilian fresh corn dessert with a silky texture, gentle sweetness and a dusting of cinnamon.

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Creamy Fresh Corn Curau (Curau de milho verde)

Ingredients

100 g demerara sugar
500 ml plant-based milk
Ground cinnamon for dusting
4 ears fresh corn
1 pinch salt

Where to find ingredients

Look for fresh corn in grocery store produce sections or farmers' markets when in season. Plant-based milk, demerara sugar, cinnamon and salt are available in grocery store pantry and baking aisles.

Preparation method

  1. Cut the corn kernels from the ears using a sharp knife
  2. Place the kernels in a blender, add the plant-based milk and blend until smooth
  3. Pass the mixture through a fine or medium-mesh sieve, pressing well to extract all the liquid and discard the fibres
  4. Transfer the strained liquid to a saucepan, adding the sugar and pinch of salt
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula so lumps do not form on the bottom of the pan
  6. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat and keep stirring until the cream thickens and reaches the desired consistency
  7. Pour the curau into a large serving dish or individual cups
  8. Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate to set
  9. Finish by dusting ground cinnamon over the top before serving

Observations

Curau de milho is a beloved classic of Brazilian cooking, prized for its natural corn flavour and thick, creamy texture. This version uses fresh corn, giving the sweet a clear aroma and brightness.

For the right consistency, the secret is extracting the corn starch well and cooking patiently. Straining the mixture thoroughly removes the fibres, while constant stirring in the saucepan keeps the cream smooth, glossy and free of lumps.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Cut the corn kernels from the ears using a sharp knife

Cut the corn kernels from the ears using a sharp knife
Step 2

Place the kernels in a blender, add the plant-based milk and blend until smooth

Place the kernels in a blender, add the plant-based milk and blend until smooth
Step 3

Pass the mixture through a fine or medium-mesh sieve, pressing well to extract all the liquid and discard the fibres

Pass the mixture through a fine or medium-mesh sieve, pressing well to extract all the liquid and discard the fibres
Step 4

Transfer the strained liquid to a saucepan, adding the sugar and pinch of salt

Transfer the strained liquid to a saucepan, adding the sugar and pinch of salt
Step 5

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula so lumps do not form on the bottom of the pan

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula so lumps do not form on the bottom of the pan
Step 6

Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat and keep stirring until the cream thickens and reaches the desired consistency

Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat and keep stirring until the cream thickens and reaches the desired consistency
Step 7

Pour the curau into a large serving dish or individual cups

Pour the curau into a large serving dish or individual cups
Step 8

Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate to set

Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate to set
Step 9

Finish by dusting ground cinnamon over the top before serving

Finish by dusting ground cinnamon over the top before serving
Final result

Creamy Fresh Corn Curau (Curau de milho verde)

Creamy Fresh Corn Curau (Curau de milho verde)

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