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Fresh Sweet Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

Learn how to make an authentic corn pudding with a creamy texture and natural flavor. A traditional Brazilian dessert prepared with fresh corn cobs.

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Fresh Sweet Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

Ingredients

Sugar to taste
10 soft green corn cobs
500 ml milk
1 tablespoon butter

Where to find ingredients

Fresh corn cobs and dairy products can be found at local supermarkets, greengrocers, or farmers' markets.

Preparation method

  1. Grate all the corn cobs with a grater or cut the kernels off with a knife and blend them in a blender with the milk.
  2. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the pulp, ensuring a smooth cream.
  3. Add the sugar and butter to the strained corn cream.
  4. Place over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  5. Cook until it reaches the consistency of a thick, glossy porridge.
  6. Transfer the hot pudding to plates lightly moistened with water and let it cool before serving.

Observations

Curau is a classic Brazilian dessert, highly prized for its velvety texture and the unmistakable flavor of fresh green corn. This recipe evokes nostalgic memories and celebrates simple, high-quality ingredients. It is an ideal treat for cooler days or traditional festivities. The technique involves extracting the natural milk from the corn, ensuring a rich, homemade result.
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Step 1

Grate all the corn cobs with a grater or cut the kernels off with a knife and blend them in a blender with the milk.

Grate all the corn cobs with a grater or cut the kernels off with a knife and blend them in a blender with the milk.
Step 2

Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the pulp, ensuring a smooth cream.

Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the pulp, ensuring a smooth cream.
Step 3

Add the sugar and butter to the strained corn cream.

Add the sugar and butter to the strained corn cream.
Step 4

Place over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Place over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Step 5

Cook until it reaches the consistency of a thick, glossy porridge.

Cook until it reaches the consistency of a thick, glossy porridge.
Step 6

Transfer the hot pudding to plates lightly moistened with water and let it cool before serving.

Transfer the hot pudding to plates lightly moistened with water and let it cool before serving.
Final result

Fresh Sweet Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

Fresh Sweet Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

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