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Creamy Fresh Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

Learn how to prepare the traditional corn pudding, a classic Brazilian dessert that is creamy, comforting, and made with fresh corn.

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Creamy Fresh Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

Ingredients

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

Where to find ingredients

Fresh corn can be found at local farmers' markets or supermarkets. Whole milk, refined sugar, and ground cinnamon are available at any standard grocery store.

Preparation method

  1. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the kernels off all the ears of corn.
  2. Transfer the corn kernels to a blender, add the milk and the sugar.
  3. Blend very well until you obtain a smooth mixture.
  4. Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess fiber, pressing firmly with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
  5. Pour the strained content into a pot 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 to cool.

Observations

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 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 off all the ears of corn.

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the kernels off all the ears of corn.
Step 2

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

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

Blend very well until you obtain a smooth mixture.

Blend very well until you obtain a smooth mixture.
Step 4

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

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

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

Pour the strained content into a pot 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 to cool.

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

Creamy Fresh Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

Creamy Fresh Corn Pudding (Curau de milho verde)

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