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.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Grease a 2-quart baking dish or six individual ramekins with the unsalted butter and set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Pour the blended mixture into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of whole corn kernels for texture.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish or divide evenly among the ramekins.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove the baking dish or ramekins from the water bath and allow them to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1269.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2180.2

Total Fat 154.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 960.4mg	0%
Sodium 2772.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.1g
Protein 41.3g	0%

Vitamin D 176.7IU	0%
Calcium 253.7mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1625.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.7%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 26.5%