I first came across the concept of a sweet corn ice cream last year and it sounded really good. I would never have thought of a corn ice cream but I liked the idea of using corn in a sweet dish. The only problem was that I had just missed the local corn season. I bookmarked the recipe and I have been impatiently waiting to try it. Now that the local fresh sweet corn is here I finally got my chance to make it. The recipe is a bit interesting as the corn cob is simmered in the milk and cream to infuse it with even more corn flavour. The sweet corn ice cream was so good!! It was well worth the months of waiting. It was the creamiest ice cream that I have ever had and it was full of sweet corn flavour. Although I enjoyed the texture of the whole corn kernels in the ice cream I think that next time I will puree them so that I can enjoy the creaminess of the ice cream even more. I think I have a new favorite ice cream!
Sweet Corn Ice Cream
ingredients
- 1 ear corn (kernels reserved, cut into 1 inch slices)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
directions
- Simmer the corn cob in the heavy cream and milk for 10 minutes.
- Remove the corn cob.
- Add the corn kernels and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Temper the egg yolks and add them along with the sugar and vanilla extract to the pan.
- Cook at low heat until it thickens and can coat the back of a spoon.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge.
- Freeze according to the instructions for your ice cream machine.
Holler says
August 28, 2008 at 10:30 pmI will have to mull this one over a bit I think, but I do love catching up on your new recipes, just to see what you are trying next 🙂
meeso says
August 28, 2008 at 10:42 pmThis is crazy, and I almost couldn’t believe what I read first time… I had to read again… but this is something I have got to try sometime!
cathy says
August 28, 2008 at 10:49 pmI’ve heard of sweet corn ice cream, but I’ve never had it. It sounds so intriguing, and I can imagine the flavors going together very nicely. Definitely going to try this the next time I have some nice, sweet corn on hand. Thanks for the recipe!
CECIL says
August 28, 2008 at 10:49 pmWe eat Sweet Corn Ice Cream all the time in Asia! It’s one of the most common choices. Chocolate, Sweet Corn and Red Beans. This just bring childhood memory.
Cheryl says
August 28, 2008 at 11:00 pmMy husband would of thought he had died and gone to heaven with this!
leonor says
August 28, 2008 at 11:01 pmIt looks amazing!!! 🙂
… I love all the recipes and pictures!
mark says
August 28, 2008 at 11:01 pmI love “exotic” ice creams. consider blackening the corn under a broiler or on a fire, scrape off, boil the cobbs and enjoy the charred corn, creamy sweet goodness
Esi says
August 28, 2008 at 11:08 pmI have never heard of corn ice cream, but this looks really good. Gotta get and ice cream maker!
HoneyB says
August 28, 2008 at 11:17 pmthis is pretty corny….hehe. I had to say that! I’m not sure I would want whole corn in my ice cream, but maybe pureeing it as you mention would be something I could handle.
Katrina says
August 28, 2008 at 11:25 pmHmmm, Honeyb was right on, sounds totally corny to me. I think the texture of whole kernels would bother me, but I’d love to try it someday. Pretty amazing stuff you do there!
maybelle's mom says
August 28, 2008 at 11:47 pmAlright, this is the coolest recipe I have seen on your site yet (which says a lot considering your site.)
Lina says
August 28, 2008 at 11:57 pmwow, ive never seen that one in baskin robins! awesome!
Marjie says
August 29, 2008 at 12:24 amIt looks interesting, but I think my troops would rebel at ice cream with vegetables in it. All traditional men here! As usual, your picture is terrific!
MaryBeth says
August 29, 2008 at 12:37 amWho would have thought of corn and ice cream would work together. OMG this is just really strange and at the same time oddly enough sounds good, we LOVE corn and well of course ice-cream. My husband can’t wait to give it a whirl.
Lida says
August 29, 2008 at 12:49 amcorn ice cream is a classic chinese dessert! stop by any popsicle stand and you’ll find adzuki bean, mung bean, corn, and taro popsicles, to name a few.
VeggieGirl says
August 29, 2008 at 12:50 amSO intriguing!!
Manggy says
August 29, 2008 at 1:05 amWe get commercial corn ice cream here in the Philippines, but no doubt your version is much richer 🙂 Beautiful shot, kevin!
The DeL Sisters says
August 29, 2008 at 1:19 amMmm. This looks very interesting, in a good way!
Peabody says
August 29, 2008 at 1:26 amI’ve always wanted to make sweet corn ice cream. We still have some decent corn around these parts…so I am thinking I need to do this.
_ts of [eatingclub] vancouver says
August 29, 2008 at 1:37 amCorn ice cream is my favorite! It’s a childhood favorite: we ate it a lot in the Philippines.
Actually, it was a mais con queso ice cream — corn with cheese. I don’t know what kind of cheese it was, I guess similar to cheddar.
Corn ice cream is finally getting its due! (People keep thinking us crazy whenever we mention it.)
Corinne says
August 29, 2008 at 1:55 amYum, this sounds great… dairy and corn are a natural combination when you think about it, from butter on your cob, to corn/cheese casseroles, etc.
Never heard of corn ice cream before, but it’s very interesting… I won’t pass it up if I get a chance to try this.
Sue says
August 29, 2008 at 2:02 amUnusual combo Kevin…Not sure if I would like this or not.
StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says
August 29, 2008 at 2:08 amInteresting concept! Does this mean you could have it for dinner and not feel guilty?
Ricki says
August 29, 2008 at 2:46 amWhat a fabulous idea! Love it. I think I am going to have to try this!
Prudy says
August 29, 2008 at 2:53 amOh, this looks unusual and inticing and totally inviting. I will try it since I love making homemade ice cream.
Mrs Ergül says
August 29, 2008 at 3:06 amThis looks so much better then those we can on a stick here!
The DeL Sisters says
August 29, 2008 at 3:29 amHmmmm……..corn, ice cream……..corn, ice cream. Interesting. Since we have ALOT of milk right now, I may be considering this an interesting option to our ice cream flavors we’ve been trying!
noble pig says
August 29, 2008 at 3:46 amWow how cool. Puree would be good too for the kids! Thanks.
Anonymous says
August 29, 2008 at 4:06 amwow kevin, this is truly unique. We must try this!
Beachlover says
August 29, 2008 at 4:19 amholy moly!! look so yummy!!.I remember when I was kid,we always wait for the ice cream truck to get corn ice cream..I still didn’t have the attempt to make my own ice cream,can’t find corn ice cream here!
noobcook says
August 29, 2008 at 5:44 amomg this is one of my favourite ice cream flavors! Nothing beats making your own with fresh corn 🙂
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
August 29, 2008 at 6:08 amVery interesting and original! Something I’d have to try one of those days! It sounds and looks yummy, so I’m sure I’d love it!
cheers,
Rosa
Elra says
August 29, 2008 at 6:14 amCorn Ice cream?
Very interesting, I don’t mind to try this one.
Marie says
August 29, 2008 at 6:43 amwhat a novel idea!! If it tastes even half as good as it looks, it must be incredible!
Deb says
August 29, 2008 at 6:49 amOh my tummy did a bit of a lurch when I saw the words sweet corn and ice cream in the same title. However, the piccie of it looks very yummy. I love sweet corn and ice cream…I just can’t imagine what they must taste like together.
cindy* says
August 29, 2008 at 6:51 ami have to admit, when i was a kid i ate uncooked, frozen corn all of the time. this looks great to me!
Jan says
August 29, 2008 at 7:57 amI did the same as ‘Meeso’ I had to read it again! Sounds very interesting though – Good one Kevin!
Kay says
August 29, 2008 at 8:36 amI LOVE crazy recipes, this sounds like so much fun.
Sylvie says
August 29, 2008 at 8:53 amHave you tried tomato flavoured ice cream? I saw it on a River Cottage cooking show here in the UK. The kids went mad for it.
Pearlsofeast says
August 29, 2008 at 9:06 amI was longing to making icecream, good to see ur post and back links.Thanks
Clumbsy Cookie says
August 29, 2008 at 10:04 amI’m sure it’s very sweet tasting, in a good way of course! I think I would have prefered without the kernels. I once tried a sweet corn sobet and it was really good! Ice cream is allways good, flavour doesn’t really matter, lol!
Dee says
August 29, 2008 at 10:11 amHey, I know this! We also have this thing called ice cream ‘potong’ (cut) which is essentially an ice lolly – durian, corn and red beans being the standard flavours. I am eyeing your pumpkin pie ice cream though.
Coffee and Vanilla says
August 29, 2008 at 10:35 amWow, very unusual combination Kevin 🙂 I love sweet corn!
Anonymous says
August 29, 2008 at 10:52 amWOW kevin…this is such an amazing icecream! i would have never have thought of making something like this! i will have to definitely try this!!!
Jo. says
August 29, 2008 at 10:58 amOriginal and investinve but sounds really good. Sweet corn is still in season so I have to prepare this ice-cream asap 🙂
Mike of Mike's Table says
August 29, 2008 at 12:34 pmThis is certainly a different flavor that never would have crossed my mind, but I really like the sound of it (and the look!). I’ll have to give this a try…once I make more room in the freezer!
Debbie says
August 29, 2008 at 1:09 pmWow. That certainly sound different. It’s nice to see things you didn’t think could work together….
Alexa says
August 29, 2008 at 2:14 pmThat’s so so unusual! I think I would like it smooth as well. I have had sweet corn custards before but I had never heard of an ice cream. Very cool interesting post!
Sandie says
August 29, 2008 at 2:41 pmWhoa! This ranks right up there on my “must-try” list of ice creams, second only to olive oil ice cream. No…wait, maybe this one ranks first!
Olga says
August 29, 2008 at 2:49 pmvery inventive! You should have submitted it to Cookthink.com’s sweet corn challenge! (but then I’d have more competition lol)
Grace says
August 29, 2008 at 3:13 pmwhat an interesting concept! i like corn, and i like ice cream, so it’ll be interesting to see if i like the combination of the two…
Daziano says
August 29, 2008 at 3:17 pmHow interesting… In Chile people have some sweet-and-savory dishes using fresh sweet corn, but I’ve never seen a completly sweet recipe!
Chileans always use basil with sweet corn… what do you think of adding a little touch of basil next time?
Gloria (Canela) says
August 29, 2008 at 3:58 pmIs a fantastic idea Kevin!! Really because normally the corns are so sweet!! and look absolutely yummy and tasty. Now Kevin, you are ready if sometimes want to try my corn’s pie, because is so nice. x Gloria
Bridgett says
August 29, 2008 at 4:02 pmI never would have thought this combination but since I love both, why not try them together. It sounds intriguing! Beautiful photo Kevin, did your family enjoy it?
Nina Timm says
August 29, 2008 at 4:24 pmYou made me look and look and look again…..This is definitely a first for me. I can imagine that I would also like to cream the corn first….
My Sweet & Saucy says
August 29, 2008 at 4:29 pmThis is so intriguing! I wish I could taste it right now because I can’t grasp that it would be so good to take your top spot on your ice cream list…but I will take your word for it since all of your food is amazing!
Maya says
August 29, 2008 at 5:12 pmKevin – corn ice cream is one of my fave flavours next to durian ice cream!
Brilynn says
August 29, 2008 at 5:32 pmI’ve been wanting to make this ever since I had sweet corn muffins and realized how well corn lended itself to sweets. Looks great!
Matin says
August 29, 2008 at 6:45 pmWow, Sounds like something you would find in Japan:-) Great idea and looks cool too.
XX M
kimberleyblue says
August 29, 2008 at 6:46 pmWow, that is something! Never would’ve thought of it, but now, gonna definitely be making it.
PaniniKathy says
August 29, 2008 at 6:46 pmWow, corn ice cream is a totally new concept to me – it’s interesting to see how popular it is around the world. Must be as good as you said!
Rita says
August 29, 2008 at 7:45 pmWe have sweet corn ice cream in Brazil, it is kind if an acquired taste I suppose. I like it very much. Nice to see a homemade version. Oh, boy, that ice cream machine will have to make my Xmas list I guess….
Mrs. L says
August 29, 2008 at 8:58 pmSee, I’m one of those that would never have thought about sweet corn ice cream, but now that it’s been brought up, I think it would actually taste pretty good!
Lisa says
August 29, 2008 at 9:19 pmWell, this is a new idea, but as it’s coming from your kitchen, I’m sure it was fabulous!
Deborah says
August 29, 2008 at 9:34 pmThis is the most interesting ice cream I’ve ever seen!
Kristen says
August 29, 2008 at 10:11 pmI bet this has a fantastic flavor! I love sweet corn… very, very interesting, Kevin!
Anonymous says
August 29, 2008 at 10:17 pmI knew that Sweetcorn Ice-cream could be done; just couldn’t remember where I’d seen it.
I think we’re all glad someone finally did it though.
There’s kind of an Aztec vibe to this whole Corn dessert thing, don’t you think?
Dragon says
August 30, 2008 at 12:59 amHow unusual and so pretty.
Anonymous says
August 30, 2008 at 1:54 amVery interesting ice cream. I love fresh corn and I love ice cream.
oggi says
August 30, 2008 at 2:27 amI love sweet corn ice cream. Our Filipino version uses both coconut milk and heavy cream. Looking at the yummy photo makes me want to eat some right now!:)
Tuyet Tien says
August 30, 2008 at 3:09 amThis was funny because when I was in Thailand, they have corn sundaes at the KFCs
mtan says
August 30, 2008 at 7:41 amCorn ice cream was one of my childhood favorite flavors. I’m one of your Asian readers, Philippines to be exact. Our local ice cream manufacturers have some flavors that would be considered totally weird in the western dessert context, but one of our best sellers is a purple tuber called ube, and it makes for a terrific ice cream.
These days, when I want corn ice cream, I sometimes have to buy a can of sweet corn to add to the corn flavor and texture. I might just make my own like you did, with the help of a makeshift ice cream maker (lots of ice, rock salt and two ziplock bags).
Dana McCauley says
August 30, 2008 at 2:07 pmThis might be good between waffles.
diva says
August 30, 2008 at 2:45 pmfantastic flavour!
Psychgrad says
August 30, 2008 at 5:27 pmInteresting…I’ve never even heard of adding corn to ice cream – but it sounds interesting.
dessert girl says
August 30, 2008 at 10:36 pmHmmm…interesting. I’ve never seen corn ice cream before, but I think I’ll have to try it!
Aggie says
August 31, 2008 at 2:59 amWow! This is so interesting! I would like this, will have to try it out in my new ice cream maker!
Jaime says
August 31, 2008 at 5:00 amcorn in ice cream? interesting! i don’t see why not though, as there is a vietnamese dessert that uses corn and coconut milk…so i can totally see how this would be good!
Zoe Francois says
August 31, 2008 at 3:33 pmGreat idea! I went straight to the kitchen and added some roasted corn to the vanilla ice cream I had just made. It was awesome, but I will try your recipe next. I think the flavor will be even more intense.
eatme_delicious says
August 31, 2008 at 5:06 pmWow I’ve never even thought of corn ice cream!! It looks good but I’m not sure how much I’d like it.
Darius T. Williams says
August 31, 2008 at 5:28 pmA man after my own heart – such the way to go here!
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
Mochachocolata Rita says
September 1, 2008 at 4:02 amwow i love this idea! first saw it in “iron chef america”…
yours look perfect!
Jeanne says
September 1, 2008 at 10:52 amI saw this over on Tastespotting and had to come and see for myself…
I’m intrigued. Like many other commenters, I’m not entiely sure of the texture of whole corn kernels in my ice cream, but yuo give it such a glowing review that I may be forced to give it a try!
Jeff says
September 2, 2008 at 1:15 pmI love this idea!! I ended up freezing some corn I got when it was in season and am going to have to start defrosting some for this.
Looks and sounds amazing!
Anonymous says
September 3, 2008 at 1:17 pmoooh this looks good.
Linda F says
September 3, 2008 at 9:58 pmIt does look good, but I dont know if I am brave enough!
Jeanine says
September 4, 2008 at 2:03 pmNO Way! Corn ice cream?? I would have never thought. It does look delicious though. Wow!
Lynn D. says
September 5, 2008 at 8:27 pmI’ve been wanting to make corn ice cream and also lemon verbena ice cream because I like the verbena flavor and have a huge plant. When I read in the comments about corn basil ice cream I thought why not sub lemon verbena? I steeped some verbena leaves with the corn kernels, removed them, and then pureed the whole milk mixture (no cream) before adding eggs and sugar. It was incredibly delicious and unique. I still found the corn kernel bits (the skin) a little strange. But my husband, who didn’t know what it was thought the texture was like coconut. He loved it too.
gaga says
September 7, 2008 at 11:29 pmHow interesting! I never would’ve thought of it, but it sounds really good.
Tim says
September 14, 2008 at 9:32 amgood Job! 🙂
A says
October 6, 2008 at 2:15 amI’ve had corn ice cream since I was a kid in Korea. I’m so glad I found your recipe because it’s so hard to find the ice cream at a nearby Korean market.
Hillary says
October 7, 2008 at 4:09 pmSo I totally missed this which sucks because now sweet corn season is ending. What an intriguing ice cream!!
Corinne says
January 2, 2009 at 4:14 pmI recently got to try this in Mexico… it was awesome. I’m glad you’ve posted a recipe so we can make it ourselves now!
Anonymous says
May 1, 2009 at 9:28 amIf you put some cheddar cheese in this it will taste even better : )
Anonymous says
May 6, 2009 at 8:29 pmI made this and it might be the best ice cream I ever had (I am a huge corn fan). I eat frozen corn kernels all the time, so I actually liked the kernels left whole. Thanks for a great recipe!
Anonymous says
May 12, 2009 at 2:05 amaha-ha, this is a filipino ice cream! Magnolia brand is the best! and Selecta. the other version has 2% shredded cheddar cheese. yum! i am going to try your recipe and add the cheese! have you heard of Avocado flavor? Irene of Lake Havasu City, AZ
Kevin says
May 12, 2009 at 9:57 pmAnonymous: I like both the sound of adding cheese to this sweet corn ice cream and the avocado ice cream!
Dina says
August 17, 2009 at 9:02 pmi have always wanted to try this. thanks for the recipe. having trouble with my ice cream maker. do you recommend a particular one?
Kevin says
August 18, 2009 at 1:21 pmDina: I have only ever used one ice cream maker, the small Cuisinart one ICE-20 and I have no complaints about it.
Anonymous says
August 18, 2009 at 2:42 pmThis sounds so good. The kernels didn't get hard from freezing?
Kevin says
August 19, 2009 at 10:37 amghweiss: The frozen kernels of corn did get hard but they added a nice texture.
Marina says
February 5, 2010 at 2:35 amI absolutely love your blog. 'green' corn ice cream is actually a famous flavor in Brazil, where Im from. I have gone to several places in USA and other countries looking for it and I never found it. Thanks for the recipe. As everything you cook… Looks AWESOME!!
Stephy says
August 31, 2010 at 12:16 pmSweet corn ice cream is one of my favourite of all time! Have been eating it since young but never know how to make one…now I know!
shouldhavezagged says
September 9, 2010 at 2:09 amI made this recipe and it was great. One thing I did different, though, was blending the corn/cream mixture and then straining out the bits — a smooth texture appealed to me more. I shared it with my volunteer group and they loved it as well. No one had heard of sweet corn ice cream before even though we live in the Midwestern United States, where corn is grown aplenty — go figure!
Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
November 8, 2011 at 3:03 amit seems good
i'll try it
Anonymous says
March 3, 2012 at 12:00 amIt seems silly that so many people think this is so weird. It's fresh cream corn frozen. I mean right? I think it sounds and looks fantastic.
Brittany French says
June 25, 2013 at 6:10 pmThis was pretty delicious! I agree that it would probably be best to puree the corn, it might give it more corn flavor. The contrasting texture is nice but unless you are into eating frozen corn, it isn't necessary to have whole kernels. I would recommend less vanilla extract, maybe 1/4 tsp or even less if you have one of those tiny baker's measuring spoons.