Brazilian Recipe Brazilian Recipe
English Português English Español 日本語 中文 Русский Deutsch

Brazilian recipe

Creamy fresh corn curau (Curau de milho verde)

Make fresh corn curau with a silky texture and natural corn flavour, a comforting Brazilian dessert that needs patient stirring.

0.0 / 5 by 0 Reviews

15 min preparation 20 min cooking 4 portions 1762 product views
Creamy fresh corn curau (Curau de milho verde)

Ingredients

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

Where to find ingredients

Fresh corn, demerara sugar, plant-based milk, cinnamon and salt can be found at local markets and supermarket vegetable, dry-goods and baking aisles. Fresh corn is ideal for the original texture.

Preparation method

  1. Cut the corn kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife
  2. Put the kernels in the blender, add the plant-based milk and blend until the mixture is smooth
  3. Pass the mixture through a fine or medium sieve, pressing well to extract all the juice and discard the fibres
  4. Transfer the strained liquid to a pan, adding the sugar and the pinch of salt
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula so lumps do not form at the bottom of the pan
  6. As soon as it starts to boil, lower the heat and keep stirring until the cream thickens and reaches the desired consistency
  7. Pour the curau into one large serving dish or into individual bowls
  8. Let it cool at room temperature and then place in the fridge to set
  9. Finish by sprinkling ground cinnamon over the top before serving

Observations

Corn curau is a much-loved Brazilian classic, valued for its natural flavour and thick, creamy texture. This version uses fresh corn, which gives the sweet a clear aroma and freshness.

For the right consistency, the key is extracting the starch well and cooking patiently. Strain the mixture thoroughly to remove fibres, then keep stirring in the pan so the cream stays smooth, glossy and free of lumps.
Help keep this recipe accurate and useful. Use this channel to report an error, suggest improvements, praise or ask a question about the recipe.

Report something about this recipe

Use this channel to report an error, suggest improvements, praise or ask a question about the recipe.

Preparation method

Step-by-step images

Step 1

Cut the corn kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife

Cut the corn kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife
Step 2

Put the kernels in the blender, add the plant-based milk and blend until the mixture is smooth

Put the kernels in the blender, add the plant-based milk and blend until the mixture is smooth
Step 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

As soon as it starts to boil, lower the heat and keep stirring until the cream thickens and reaches the desired consistency

As soon as it starts to boil, lower the heat and keep stirring until the cream thickens and reaches the desired consistency
Step 7

Pour the curau into one large serving dish or into individual bowls

Pour the curau into one large serving dish or into individual bowls
Step 8

Let it cool at room temperature and then place in the fridge to set

Let it cool at room temperature and then place in the fridge to set
Step 9

Finish by sprinkling ground cinnamon over the top before serving

Finish by sprinkling 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)

Ratings and comments

Share your experience

Tell us how the recipe turned out.

Photo of the recipe sent in the comment