Corn in a Cup (Elote en Vaso)

Corn in a Cup (Elote en Vaso)

Learn how to make elote en vaso (corn in a cup) with this easy recipe for layers of corn with Mexican cream, lime juice, cotija cheese, and spices.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
564 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place corn kernels in a saucepan and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and return corn to the saucepan to dry.
Step 2
Spoon 3/4 cup corn into each of 10 serving bowls. Stir 2 tablespoons butter into each bowl until melted. Mix 1/4 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup crema Mexicana into each bowl. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon chili powder on top and season with salt.
Step 3
Top each serving with 2 tablespoons cotija cheese, a dash of hot sauce, and a lime wedge.

Ingredients

  • salt to taste
  • 10 dashes hot pepper sauce
  • 10 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed
  • 10 wedges fresh lime
  • 1.25 cups butter
  • 2.5 cups lime juice
  • 2.5 cups crema Mexicana (Mexican cream)
  • 1.25 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
  • 1.25 cups crumbled cotija cheese

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