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Corn Husk Meringue and Corn Mousse
November 23, 2015

Enrique Olvera

Corn Husk Meringue and Corn Mousse

Ingredients
Corn Husk Meringue
  • 1½ ounces (45g) corn husk leaves
  • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp cup (180g) sugar
Cream of Corn
  • 1¼ cups (215g) fresh corn kernels
  • ⅔ cup (150 ml) whole (full-fat) milk
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy (double) cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
Corn Mousse
  • ⅓ cup plus 2 tbsp (100 ml) heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup plus 1 tbsp (100 g) Cream of Corn
  • ¼ cup (50 g) mascarpone cheese
Guacamole
  • 1 Hass avocado, peeled, halved, and pitted
  • ½ cup (105 g) frozen peas
  • Thawed leaves from 2 sprigs cilantro
  • ½ chile serrano, chopped
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
Plating
  • Corn husk powder
Directions
Corn Husk Meringe

Place the corn husk leaves on a sheet pan and bake in a 450°F (230°C/Gas Mark 8) oven until browned and very dry. Let cool, then grind to a fine powder and sift. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks begin to form. Add the sugar in 3 parts, whisking until medium peaks begin to form. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the corn husk powder and whisk until well mixed. Place the mixture in a pastry bag with a medium plain tip and pipe out 3-inch (8cm) meringues onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Let dry in a dry place for 2 hours. Bake in a 195°F (90°C/Gas Mark 0) oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until the meringue is set. Remove from the oven and let cool.

 

Cream of Corn

Cook the corn kernels with the milk in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; add the cream, sugar, and salt and cook until the corn is soft. Blend to a puree and strain (sieve).

 

Corn Mousse

Whisk the cream until medium peaks begin to form. Mix the cream of corn and mascarpone cheese in a bowl. Carefully fold in the whipped cream.

 

Plating

Divide the corn mousse among 4 plates and top each with a meringue. Finish with a sprinkling of the reserved corn husk powder.

Enrique Olvera

New York, NY
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