Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Chef John's Creamy Corn Custard. This easy-to-make dish combines fresh corn, cream, eggs, and seasonings to create a delightful custard that is perfect as a side dish or even as a main course. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, you can enjoy this tasty dish in no time. Explore the fusion of flavors in this American classic today!
Ingredients
- 4 ears of fresh corn, kernels removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In a blender or food processor, blend together the corn kernels and heavy cream until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour the corn mixture into the egg mixture and stir until well combined.
- Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter and pour the corn custard mixture into it.
- Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan and fill the pan with hot water, coming halfway up the sides of the baking dish. This will create a water bath for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the water bath and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the custard is set and golden brown on top.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and enjoy!
