Blueberry Corn Custard
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Luscious Berry Desserts; Lori Longbottom
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Blueberries, Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels, preferably white corn
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup ripe blueberries, preferably tiny wild blueberries, picked over
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325°; butter an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
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Put on a kettle of water to boil for the water bath, and have ready a 9 × 12 inch baking pan.
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Bring the milk and zest just to a boil in a medium saucepan over med-high heat.
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Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
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Pour the mixture through a fine strainer set over a large glass measure or bowl; whisk in the cream, and let cool to room temperature.
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Pulse the corn in a food processor just until coarsely chopped.
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Beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium speed in a bowl until light and fluffy.
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Add the sugar, flour, and salt and beat, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until smooth.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add the milk mixture and whisk until smooth.
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Gently stir in the corn and blueberries.
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Transfer the mixture to the square baking dish and place in the baking pan.
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Place the pan in the oven and pour enough boiling water into the baking pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
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Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Transfer baking dish to a wire rack to cool slightly, and serve warm.