Flan de Elote

Name: Flan de Elote
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 2 large ears white corn, shucked; 1 (14-ounce) can condensed milk; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 5 eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt

December 14, 2011

Although this is not one of the most traditional recipes, I have seen it in different areas of the country, probably because it combines two of our favorite things: corn and flan. Most of the corn flans I have tasted are made with condensed milk, so I’ve tried to recreate that flavor and texture. Make this with white corn at the peak of the season to ensure that the flavor really comes through.

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