Torta De Elotes (Corn Torte) Recipe

Name: Torta De Elotes (Corn Torte) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Baking spray; 8 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed; 2 (29-ounce) cans hominy, drained; 2/3 cup crema or sour cream; 12 ounces queso duro or haloumi, finely grated (see Notes); 1/2 cup sugar; 4 large eggs, beaten; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Spray 13- by 9-inch baking dish with baking spray.
2
Cut each cob in half crosswise. Stand the cob upright, resting the cut end on a cutting board, pie plate, or large shallow mixing bowl. With a chef's knife, cut the kernels off, rotating the cob as you go. Discard the cob. Repeat with remaining cobs.
3
Pulse corn in food processor until it turns to pulp-if you have a small food processor, do this in two batches-and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Pulse hominy in food processor until it turns into a smooth paste and add it to the corn pulp.
4
Stir together corn and hominy, then add crema, cheese, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, and salt; stir until thoroughly combined.
5
Scrape batter into prepared baking dish. Bake until torta is set and the sides pull away slightly from the baking dish, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool torta in pan set on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Torta may be served warm or at room temperature.

574

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Baking spray, 8 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed, 2 (29-ounce) cans hominy, drained, 2/3 cup crema or sour cream, and more.

Yes, Torta De Elotes (Corn Torte) Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!