Carolina Corn Custard
Creamy, comforting, and bursting with the sweetness of fresh corn, Carolina Corn Custard is a Southern-inspired dish that’s perfect for elevating any meal. This versatile recipe combines pureed fresh corn, rich heavy cream, and a hint of nutmeg for a velvety smooth custard, while whole corn kernels add delightful bursts of texture. Baked to perfection in a water bath, it achieves an irresistibly delicate consistency that’s both light and indulgent. Whether served as a side dish for a holiday meal or a standout offering at brunch, this savory-sweet custard, finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives, is guaranteed to impress. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a celebration of seasonal ingredients and classic Southern flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 3 Eggs
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Grease a 2-quart baking dish or six individual ramekins with the unsalted butter and set aside.
Place 2 cups of the corn kernels in a blender. Add the heavy cream, milk, eggs, sugar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
Pour the blended mixture into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of whole corn kernels for texture.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish or divide evenly among the ramekins.
Place the baking dish or ramekins into a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the dish or ramekins to create a water bath.
Carefully transfer the roasting pan to the preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggles in the center when shaken gently.
Remove the baking dish or ramekins from the water bath and allow them to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.8 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.5 g | 432% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 960 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 2773 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.7 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1625 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
