Best Creamy Corn Cups Esquites Recipes

Creamy Corn Cups (

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ears sweet corn, husked and silks removed
4 tablespoons mayonnaise or Mexican sour cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco or mild feta cheese
Ground chili powder, for sprinkling
Salt, for sprinkling
Lime wedges, for serving, optional

Steps:

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the corn to a platter and allow them to cool slightly. Using a serrated knife, remove the kernels from the corn. Divide the corn between 4 individual cups or small glasses. Put 1 tablespoon mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon butter in each glass. Sprinkle with cheese, chili powder, and salt. Serve with the lime wedges, if desired.

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Provided by Pat Duran

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium ears of corn, husked and silk removed
4 Tbsp crema mexicana ( like dairy sour cream)
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
6 Tbsp crumb;ed queso fresco or mild feta cheese
GARNISHES:
ground chili powder
salt
lime wedges

Steps:

1. Bring a large saucepan of water sugared(about 3 Tablespoons sugar.) to a boil over medium-hi heat. Add the corn and cook until tender about 7 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the corn to a platter and allow them to cool ever so slightly. Using a serrated knife or a corn remover utensil, remove kernels from the cob. Place corn in a bowl with the Crema Mexicana, butter, and cheese, Divide mixture between 4 individual small glasses or cups. Sprinkle chili powder and salt on top to taste. Squeeze on a little lime juice. Oh this is to die for !!!