No-Bake Sweet Corn Pudding Parfaits with Fresh Peach Compote

Serves 4 · 20 min prep · 15 min cook

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 3 medium ripe peaches
• 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup crushed shortbread cookies or graham crumbs
• 1 cup whipped cream for topping

Instructions

1. 1In a blender, combine the fresh corn kernels with the milk and blend until mostly smooth but still slightly textured; this keeps the pudding tasting like real sweet corn rather than pure puree.
2. 2Pour the corn-milk mixture into a medium saucepan and whisk in the heavy cream, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and sea salt until no lumps remain.
3. 3Set the pan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency and large bubbles break the surface, about 6 to 8 minutes. Do not walk away or it can scorch.
4. 4Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, then transfer the hot pudding to a bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until completely cold and set, at least 2 hours.
5. 5While the pudding chills, dice the peaches into small bite-size pieces. Place them in a small saucepan with the brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
6. 6Cook the peaches over medium heat just until they release juices and soften slightly but still hold their shape, about 4 to 5 minutes; you want a fresh, spoonable compote, not jam. Cool completely.
7. 7To assemble, spoon a layer of crushed shortbread into the bottom of four glasses or jars. Add a generous layer of the chilled corn pudding, then a layer of peach compote.
8. 8Repeat the layers once more if space allows, finishing with peach compote. Top each parfait with a dollop of whipped cream right before serving.
9. 9Serve immediately or keep assembled (without whipped cream) covered in the fridge up to 4 hours; the corn pudding stays silky and the peaches bright.