MexicanEasy · Warm
Coconut Lime Corn Pudding
A silky, comforting corn pudding enriched with coconut oil and brightened with fresh lime zest. Inspired by the soulful home cooking of Rosa Gutierrez, it is Chile-forward in spirit even without chiles — letting the natural sweetness of corn sing alongside tropical richness and citrus brightness.
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
Method
1
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 175 °C (350 °F). Butter a 6-cup baking dish generously, coating all sides and bottom.
2
In a blender, combine the corn kernels, eggs, whole milk, and butter. Blend on medium-high for 30 seconds until the mixture is mostly smooth but still has a few flecks of corn visible. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, lime zest (grated from the whole lime), white sugar, and salt until the sugar begins to dissolve. Pour this into the corn mixture and stir until fully combined.
4
Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder directly over the batter. Fold gently with a spatula until no dry streaks remain — do not overmix.
5
6
Remove from the oven and let cool in the dish on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Cut into squares or scoop into bowls and serve warm.
C
Nutri-Score
Fair balance
A–E · lower is better · score 3
Calories
306
per serving
High in saturated fat · 12g
Protein
9g
Carbs
36g
Fat
17g
Sat. fat
12g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
15g
Sodium
547mg
DiabetesHeart HealthyLow CalorieLow SodiumModerate Fat
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
B
Environmental impact
Low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.5
per serving
BCarbonAEU all-round· carbon sets the grade
Water
0.3m³
Land
19Pt
Runoff
0.05g P
Corn Kernels drives 39% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
5
Umami
4
Sweet
5
Salty
2
Sour
1
Bitter
0
Spicy
Textures
CreamySilkyTender
Aromas
CitrusSweetTropical
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
OvenSafety & Storage
High Risk Population
This recipe contains raw eggs which pose a salmonella risk. Pregnant women, young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals should use pasteurized eggs or cook the batter thoroughly before consuming.
Cooking Temperature
Bake at 175°C (350°F) until center reaches safe temperature. Internal temperature should reach 74°C (165°F) to ensure egg and dairy safety. Center must feel firm and toothpick should come out clean.
Cross Contamination
Clean blender thoroughly between uses to prevent allergen cross-contamination. Use separate utensils for allergen-free preparations if serving to sensitive individuals.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover corn pudding within 2 hours of baking. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat to 74°C (165°F) before consuming.
Allergen Warning
This dish contains eggs, milk, and gluten. It is not suitable for individuals with allergies or intolerances to these allergens. Inform guests of allergen content before serving.
Handling
Use clean, sanitized equipment when blending raw egg mixture. Avoid tasting batter containing raw eggs before baking. Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw egg ingredients.
Pro Tips
Technique
When you zest the lime, only grate the green outer skin — the white pith underneath is bitter and will make your pudding sad. A fine grater like I use on my molcajete works perfectly here.
Substitution
For a more authentic masa flavor, replace two tablespoons of the all-purpose flour with masa harina. It will give this pudding more depth and make it taste like it came from a Mexican home, not a bakery.
From the chef
Corn pudding made with coconut oil and fresh lime zest is comfort food with real soul — silky, golden at the edges, and fragrant in a way that reminds you why the coastal cooks always knew something the rest of us were still learning. The corn goes into the blender with eggs and whole milk, then coconut oil and lime zest fold in with just enough sugar to let the natural sweetness sing. It bakes firm in the center and rich throughout. The lime is non-negotiable; it lifts the whole thing the way it lifts everything.
TagsComfort FoodLimeCoconut OilCornBakingEasyEggDairy
AllergensEggsMilkWheat
Source: generated · June 12, 2026