This is the archived version of the Milk Street website and is no longer up to date.

Please visit 177milkstreet.com to see the current website with all of the latest recipes!

ADVERTISEMENT

This is the archived version of the Milk Street website and is no longer up to date.

Please visit 177milkstreet.com to see the current website with all of the latest recipes!

Yelapa-Style Sweet Corn Pie

8 to 10 Servings

1 hour 10 minutes 15 minutes active, plus cooling

Made This Recipe? Write a Review.
Thank you for submitting your review! A member of our team is confirming the review meets our site's Community Guidelines. It will be posted on the site shortly.

We’re big fans of desserts made with sweet corn. Whether in a cake, pudding or custard, the delicate grassy notes of fresh corn pair wonderfully with sugar, eggs and dairy. This unusual pie, developed by food writer Paola Briseño-González, was inspired by the pay de elote (corn pie, translated from the Spanish) sold by the slice in the beach town of Yelapa, Mexico. There, roaming vendors offer treats meant to be eaten on the spot, without the aid of utensils. Fresh corn kernels cut from peak-season just-shucked ears is, of course, best, as their flavor is sweet and texture tender; you'll need three ears to yield the 2½ cups kernels needed for the recipe. Out of season, frozen corn kernels will work, but be sure to fully thaw them before use and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Serve the pie at room temperature or chilled, with or without forks. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.

8 to 10

Servings

Tip

Don’t be shy about pressing on the corn puree with the back of a spoon or silicone spatula to extract as much liquid—and flavor—as possible.

1 hour 10 minutes

15 minutes active, plus cooling

Ingredients

Directions

Reviews
Diana L.
November 20, 2023
Delight: Less Sugar, More Flavor
The preparation of this dish was quite laborious. Although I wasn’t a fan of the crust, the filling was absolutely delicious and had a distinct corn flavor. It wasn’t overly sweet, which was a pleasant surprise. I substituted fresh corn with frozen corn, and it still turned out great. I would definitely make it again.
Donnie N.
September 17, 2023
Cracked Crust?
Delicious pie and comes together easily. If your crust develops cracks while baking and you're afraid the custard will seep out make a thick slurry of flour and water. Using your fingertip fill in the cracks. Then, return the crust to the warm oven for a couple minutes to allow the slurry to set.
Jay N.
August 2, 2022
Touch of Sweetness and Easy to make
Easy to make. Subtle corn flavor with hints of sweetness. Good, unique summertime potluck pie.
Lisa G.
July 6, 2022
What could be better?
I didn’t find the need to separate the solution - there really weren’t any. Crust was fabulous. The pie was even better after being in the refrigerator for a day
Katie H.
June 17, 2022
Why the hot water crust?
I wish there was more explanation of why the hot water crust. Seems like an ordinary pie crust would work just as well and be perhaps tastier? I'd like to avoid the shortening.

ADVERTISEMENT