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Creamy Homemade Green Corn Curau (Curau de milho verde e)

Discover how to make traditional curau, a comforting and velvety corn-based dessert from Brazil, prepared with fresh corn kernels.

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Creamy Homemade Green Corn Curau (Curau de milho verde e)

Ingredients

Ground cinnamon for dusting, to taste
1 cup full-fat milk
7 ears of fresh green corn
1/2 cup caster sugar

Where to find ingredients

You can find fresh corn at local open-air markets or supermarkets. For a substitute, if fresh green corn is unavailable, you may use high-quality canned corn kernels, though the texture and freshness will differ significantly from the traditional recipe.

Preparation method

  1. Using a sharp knife, carefully shave the kernels off each corn cob.
  2. Place the corn kernels into a blender jug and add the milk and sugar.
  3. Blend the mixture thoroughly until completely smooth.
  4. Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing firmly with a spoon to extract all the liquid and discard the fibrous husks.
  5. Pour the strained liquid into a saucepan and place over medium heat.
  6. Cook while stirring constantly with a spatula to prevent scorching, until the mixture thickens into a creamy consistency.
  7. Transfer the dessert to a serving dish, sprinkle the top with ground cinnamon, and serve immediately or refrigerate until set.

Observations

Curau is a quintessential traditional dessert that is a staple during seasonal harvest celebrations and widely enjoyed throughout the year. Its velvety texture and the deep, natural sweetness of fresh corn make this dish a delightful treat for after-meal indulgence or an afternoon snack. You can serve it warm, fresh from the stove, or chilled, depending on your preference for a refreshing finish.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Using a sharp knife, carefully shave the kernels off each corn cob.

Using a sharp knife, carefully shave the kernels off each corn cob.
Step 2

Place the corn kernels into a blender jug and add the milk and sugar.

Place the corn kernels into a blender jug and add the milk and sugar.
Step 3

Blend the mixture thoroughly until completely smooth.

Blend the mixture thoroughly until completely smooth.
Step 4

Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing firmly with a spoon to extract all the liquid and discard the fibrous husks.

Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing firmly with a spoon to extract all the liquid and discard the fibrous husks.
Step 5

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

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

Cook while stirring constantly with a spatula to prevent scorching, until the mixture thickens into a creamy consistency.

Cook while stirring constantly with a spatula to prevent scorching, until the mixture thickens into a creamy consistency.
Step 7

Transfer the dessert to a serving dish, sprinkle the top with ground cinnamon, and serve immediately or refrigerate until set.

Transfer the dessert to a serving dish, sprinkle the top with ground cinnamon, and serve immediately or refrigerate until set.
Final result

Creamy Homemade Green Corn Curau (Curau de milho verde e)

Creamy Homemade Green Corn Curau (Curau de milho verde e)

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