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Creamy Homemade Green Corn Curau

Learn how to make authentic green corn curau with a velvety texture and fresh, natural flavor. A traditional Brazilian dessert that is comforting and easy to prepare.

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Creamy Homemade Green Corn Curau

Ingredients

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

Where to find ingredients

In the United States, you can find fresh corn, demerara sugar, plant-based milk, ground cinnamon, and salt at supermarkets, grocery stores, farmers markets, natural food stores, and Latin American markets.

Preparation method

  1. Cut the corn kernels off the cobs 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 juice and discard the fibers
  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 saucepan
  6. As soon as it starts to boil, reduce the heat and continue 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 until set
  9. Finish by sprinkling ground cinnamon over the top before serving

Observations

Corn curau is an essential classic of Brazilian cooking, loved for its fresh corn flavor and thick, creamy texture. This version uses fresh ears of corn, which give the dessert its unmistakable aroma and brightness.

For the perfect consistency, the secret is in extracting the corn starch well and cooking the mixture patiently. It is important to strain the blended mixture thoroughly to remove the fibers and to stir constantly in the saucepan, ensuring a smooth, glossy cream with no lumps.
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Preparation method

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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

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 juice and discard the fibers

Pass the mixture through a fine- or medium-mesh sieve, pressing well to extract all the juice and discard the fibers
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 saucepan

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

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

As soon as it starts to boil, reduce the heat and continue 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 until set

Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until 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 Homemade Green Corn Curau

Creamy Homemade Green Corn Curau

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