By chef Talia Profet
Roasted sweet corn hot cocoa with caramel and a hint of spice, served with caramel popcorn.
Part 1: Roasted Sweet Corn Milk
Ingredients
- 200g Whole Milk
- 55g deZaan Hot Cocoa Mix
- 1g Cayenne Pepper
- 1g Cinnamon
- 8g Honey
- 20g Roasted Corn
Method
- Keeping the corn whole with the husk still on, grill until charred and fully cooked.
- Remove and reserve the husk. Cut the corn off the cob.
- In a pot, combine the milk, corn, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, honey, and a few pieces of the husk. Bring to a boil.
- Turn off the heat, cover, and let steep for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the husk and discard.
- Blend the mixture until smooth. Strain and reserve the liquid.
- Weigh the liquid out and adjust it to 210g with whole milk if needed.
- Keep chilled until needed.
Part 2: Roasted Sweet Corn Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
- 210g Roasted Sweet Corn Milk
- 55g deZaan Hot Cocoa Mix
Method
- Heat the milk to 65°C/149°F.
- Blend in the hot cocoa mix until smooth.
Part 3: Salted Caramel
Ingredients
- 200g Granulated Sugar
- 200g Heavy Cream
- 4g Sea Salt
- 6g Vanilla Paste
Method
- Caramelize the sugar to a dark amber.
- Whisk in the heavy cream, salt, and vanilla paste
- Strain and cool.
Part 4: Vanilla Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 454g Heavy Cream
- 9g Vanilla Bean Paste
- 40g Granulated Sugar
Method
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Add in the vanilla paste and gradually add in the granulated sugar.
- Whisk to medium peaks.
Part 5: Caramel Popcorn
Ingredients
- 850g Granulated Sugar
- 250g Butter
- 6g Salt
- 10g Baking Soda
- 4g Vanilla Paste
- 114g Popped Corn
Method
- Pop the popcorn ahead of time and reserve 114 g of the popped corn for one batch. Discard any unpopped kernels.
- In a large pot, caramelize the sugar.
- Once the sugar is fully cooked, stir in the butter, salt, vanilla paste, and baking soda quickly and carefully.
- Once well combined, add in the popcorn.
- Toss to evenly coat. Spread into an even single layer on a sheet tray lined with a silicone mat.
- Allow to cool and immediately store in an air-tight container with a silica packet to keep it dry.
Part 6: Assembly
Ingredients
- Salted Caramel
- Roasted Sweet Corn Hot Cocoa
- Vanilla Whipped Cream
- Caramel Popcorn
Method
- Drizzle the salted caramel on the interior of the serving glass.
- Pour in the hot cocoa.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a few pieces of caramel popcorn.