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Crema de Maíz Pira (Popcorn Cream Dessert)
Discover a surprisingly delightful and innovative dessert that transforms simple popcorn into a smooth, creamy, and unique sweet treat. This recipe utilizes a blender to create a rich popcorn-infused base, similar to a flan or mousse, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a novel dessert. It's an easy-to-follow recipe that offers a fantastic way to reinvent your perception of popcorn.
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Smooth and creamy popcorn dessert in individual ramekin
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
3h 30m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Latin American
Spanish
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
8g
Protein
45g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Popcorn dessert topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 6
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Close-up of the popcorn cream dessert with its unique texture
Instructions
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- Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave). Ensure the popcorn is unsalted and unbuttered.5m
Preview5mPreviewPop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave). Ensure the popcorn is unsalted and unbuttered. - In a blender, combine the popped popcorn with 2 cups of whole milk. Blend until the mixture is as smooth as possible, which might take 1-2 minutes.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn a blender, combine the popped popcorn with 2 cups of whole milk. Blend until the mixture is as smooth as possible, which might take 1-2 minutes. - Pour the blended popcorn and milk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium saucepan, pressing down on the solids with a spoon or spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the leftover solids.3m
Preview3mPreviewPour the blended popcorn and milk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium saucepan, pressing down on the solids with a spoon or spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the leftover solids. - In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom and soften.1m
Preview1mPreviewIn a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom and soften. - Add the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan with the strained popcorn milk. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warm but not boiling.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan with the strained popcorn milk. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warm but not boiling. - Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm mixture and stir well until the gelatin is completely dissolved and no lumps remain.2m
Preview2mPreviewRemove the saucepan from the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm mixture and stir well until the gelatin is completely dissolved and no lumps remain. - Pour the mixture into individual serving molds (ramekins, small glasses, or a large mold). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or until completely set.10m
Preview10mPreviewPour the mixture into individual serving molds (ramekins, small glasses, or a large mold). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or until completely set. - Once set, unmold the popcorn cream dessert (if applicable) and garnish as desired with caramel sauce or extra popped popcorn before serving.1m
Preview1mPreviewOnce set, unmold the popcorn cream dessert (if applicable) and garnish as desired with caramel sauce or extra popped popcorn before serving.
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