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Creamy Sweet Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

Learn how to make the traditional curau de milho verde, a classic Brazilian dessert that is creamy, comforting, and made with fresh corn.

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Creamy Sweet Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

Ingredients

Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup whole milk
7 ears of fresh green corn
1/2 cup caster sugar

Where to find ingredients

Fresh corn, whole milk, and caster sugar are available at any local supermarket or greengrocer. Ground cinnamon can be found in the baking aisle.

Preparation method

  1. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the kernels from the corn cobs.
  2. Transfer the corn kernels to a blender, adding the milk and sugar.
  3. Blend well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
  4. Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess fiber, pressing down firmly with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
  5. Pour the strained content into a saucepan and place over medium heat.
  6. Cook while stirring constantly with a spatula to prevent sticking to the bottom, until the mixture thickens and reaches a creamy consistency.
  7. Transfer the pudding to a serving dish, finish by sprinkling ground cinnamon on top, and serve immediately or refrigerate until cool.

Observations

The curau de milho verde is a traditional Brazilian dessert, essential for June festivities and widely enjoyed throughout the year. Its velvety texture and the natural flavor of fresh corn make this sweet dish a practical and delicious choice to serve after meals or as an afternoon snack, and it can be enjoyed either warm or chilled.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the kernels from the corn cobs.

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the kernels from the corn cobs.
Step 2

Transfer the corn kernels to a blender, adding the milk and sugar.

Transfer the corn kernels to a blender, adding the milk and sugar.
Step 3

Blend well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.

Blend well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
Step 4

Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess fiber, pressing down firmly with a spoon to extract all the liquid.

Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess fiber, pressing down firmly with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
Step 5

Pour the strained content into a saucepan and place over medium heat.

Pour the strained content into a saucepan and place over medium heat.
Step 6

Cook while stirring constantly with a spatula to prevent sticking to the bottom, until the mixture thickens and reaches a creamy consistency.

Cook while stirring constantly with a spatula to prevent sticking to the bottom, until the mixture thickens and reaches a creamy consistency.
Step 7

Transfer the pudding to a serving dish, finish by sprinkling ground cinnamon on top, and serve immediately or refrigerate until cool.

Transfer the pudding to a serving dish, finish by sprinkling ground cinnamon on top, and serve immediately or refrigerate until cool.
Final result

Creamy Sweet Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

Creamy Sweet Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

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