Custard Corn Bread

Delight your taste buds with this Custard Corn Bread, a luscious twist on a classic comfort food favorite! This recipe features a perfectly balanced blend of all-purpose flour and yellow cornmeal, sweetened with a touch of sugar, and elevated by a rich custard layer made from heavy cream. The magic happens in the oven, where the cream gently sinks into the batter, creating a creamy, velvety center that contrasts beautifully with the tender, golden cornbread. With simple ingredients like melted butter, vanilla extract, and a hint of kosher salt, this dish achieves a perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors. Ready in just over an hour, it's a stunning choice for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or any day that calls for warmth and indulgence. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a show-stopping side that's irresistibly moist and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 0.3333333333333333 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 2 Eggs
• 1.5 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch square baking dish or a similarly sized round dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not over-mix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly using a spatula.

Step 6

Carefully pour the heavy cream over the back of a spoon held just above the batter’s surface. This helps the cream form the custard layer without disturbing the batter underneath.

Step 7

Gently place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the edge (not the center) comes out clean. The center will have a creamy custard consistency.

Step 8

Remove the custard corn bread from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1119.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2846.8

Total Fat 154.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 779.9mg	0%
Sodium 2314.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 301.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 86.4g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 243.0IU	0%
Calcium 538.1mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1049.6mg	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: 49.8%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 43.3%