Corn is summer's hottest produce item and its most versatile. The unique cultivar (which can be classified as either a vegetable or a grain, based on when it's harvested) is oftentimes prepared in savory dishes, such as arroz rojo, elote or jalapeño cornbread. It can also be enjoyed in desserts, from cakes and puddings to ice cream and even truffles!
The beauty of corn is its slight saccharine flavor, which pairs nicely with butter, heavy cream, chocolate and other key ingredients used in desserts. And so is the texture of its soft, individual kernels. The kernels can be infused into any liquid of choice — milk, plant-based alternatives, alcohol, you name it! — to add a hint of corn in traditional recipes.
