Strawberry Corn Milk Recipe

Strawberry Corn Milk is a milky, sweet drink made with fresh corn and fruity strawberries. Inspired by Bopomofo Cafe, this is an easy homemade version from LA’s trendy boba scene.

Our blog post will not only give you the step-by-step recipe, but also give you helpful tips. Keep reading to learn more!

For more easy boba drinks, try our recipes for Banana Milk Boba and Mung Bean Milk Tea!

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What is Strawberry Corn Milk?

Strawberry Corn Milk is a spin on corn milk, known in Vietnamese as sua bap, that has become a popular offering in trendy Korean cafes and boba shops.

In Los Angeles, corn milk is gaining traction as a sought-after beverage, with lots of local spots serving their own takes on corn milk lattes and boba milk teas.

Although we found a lack of information online about the world history and culture of this drink, we suspect that corn milk is not a new invention.

It’s possible that it is simply experiencing a moment of popularity in modern boba culture. If you have any info on this, please kindly share it in the comments!

Through our own experiences visiting cafes and pop-up food markets, as well as testing at home, we developed this recipe. Exploring our city, we’ve tried both great and not-so-great corn milks.

Ultimately, we landed on a favorite – the Strawberry Corn Milk at Bopomofo Cafe. The corn taste was prominent, with the milk and strawberry puree serving to uplift and complement the star of the show.

You’ll love this recipe for its easy-to-follow steps and corn-tastic results!

Plus, making this at home provides a healthier alternative to cafe-made boba drinks, as you can control the sugar and customize the recipe to your preferences.

Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes

Strawberry Corn Milk is juicy, creamy, and refreshing.

This drink owes its great taste to its ingredients.

Corn is naturally sweet and adds a rich, velvety texture to the drink when combined with milk. Strawberry lends its characteristic light sugariness and slight tartness to make the drink quite refreshing.

The Health Benefits of Strawberry Corn Milk

In addition to being tasty, strawberry corn milk has many health benefits. As this beverage is made from corn (a vegetable) and strawberry (a fruit), when it is combined with milk, the resulting drink is rich in vitamins and nutrients.

Both corn and strawberries are excellent sources of fiber which is essential for keeping your digestive system healthy (we love a happy tummy)!

Corn has lots of Vitamin A which your body uses for its skin, eyes, and immune system.

Strawberries are full of antioxidants which help protect your cells and also improve your heart health through supporting blood pressure regulation.

Also, milk has lots of protein and calcium, making it perfect for supporting bone and muscle health!

Finally, this Strawberry Corn Milk recipe relies more on the natural sweetness of the corn and strawberry instead of using tons of added sugar or highly processed additives.

While the sweetness level can be adjusted to your preference, we recommend giving this recipe a try first and letting those nature-made glucose molecules shine!

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Strawberry Corn Milk

To make Strawberry Corn Milk, the process involves three basic steps: creating the corn concentrate, preparing the strawberry puree, and then assembling the final drink.

To make the corn concentrate, first boil the corn. Once it’s cooked, allow the corn to cool completely before proceeding.

For added efficiency, you can prepare the corn concentrate 1-2 days in advance of when you plan to serve the Strawberry Corn Milk.

How to Customize Your Strawberry Corn Milk

You can customize your Strawberry Corn Milk in a variety of ways.

We want you to be able to adjust the recipe to your personal preferences – after all, it’s your homemade drink. Here are some suggestions to help you do that:

• Swap the Sweetener – Instead of using white sugar, you can use your preferred sweetener such as monk fruit, stevia, agave, etc. Adjust the amount to suit your taste preferences.
• Use Your Milk of Choice – You can use whatever milk you prefer! Whole, soy, or oat milk will create a thicker, creamier Strawberry Corn Milk, while skim or almond milk will result in a thinner drink.
  
  Keep in mind that the type of milk you choose will slightly alter the overall flavor.
• Adjust the Ratio – Love corn like the Corn Kid? Or maybe strawberries are more your jam?
  
  Since this recipe has separate components, you’re free to adjust the ratio of corn concentrate, milk, and strawberry puree when assembling your drink.
  
  This flexibility is especially handy if you’re making it for two people with differing taste preferences.

How to Store and Keep Your Strawberry Corn Milk Fresh

Store the corn concentrate and strawberry puree separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

The corn concentrate will keep for up to 2 days in the fridge.

The strawberry puree can also last for 2 days in the fridge, but its shelf life can be extended to 5 days by adding a small squeeze of lemon juice.

Equipment

• Our Place Splendor Blender
• saucepan
• silicon spatula
• boba glassware

We served our strawberry corn milk in our reusable Love Potion bottles we had obtained from Gong Cha during Valentine’s season.

Ingredients

Corn Concentrate

• 2 whole sweet corn on the cob
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 cups water

Strawberry Puree

• 8 oz frozen strawberries
• 1 tbsp sugar optional
• ½ cup water

Drink Assembly

• ice
• milk of choice
• corn concentrate
• strawberry puree

Recipe

Make Corn Concentrate

1. Remove the corn husks. Trim the corn kernels off and break the corn cobs so that they could fit into a saucepan.

2. Add corn, corn cobs, salt, and sugar to a saucepan. Fill with just enough water to cover the corn, about 2 cups.

3. Bring to a boil, then cook for 5 minutes.

4. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely. Remove the corn cobs.
5. Blend the boiled corn/water mixture.

6. Strain the blended corn to remove the solids.

Make Strawberry Puree

1. Blend strawberries with sugar and about 1/2 cup of water until it is smooth and pourable.

Drink Assembly

1. In a boba glass, fill with ice. Then add 2 parts corn concentrate: 1 part milk. Lastly, add a dollop of strawberry puree on top.

FAQs About Strawberry Corn Milk

• Can You Make Strawberry Corn Milk Dairy-Free or Vegan?
  • Yes, feel free to use your favorite milk alternatives like soy milk or oat milk.

• Can you use canned corn instead of fresh corn?
  • Yes, you can substitute canned sweet corn in this recipe, but keep in mind that fresh sweet corn will always taste better!
    
    Using fresh corn will result in a more pronounced corn flavor, as the kernels have a higher sugar content when young.
    
    Additionally, extracting flavor from the cob will further enhance the corn taste.
  • 1 can of sweet corn can substitute for about 1 fresh corn on the cob.
  • Check the ingredients list and omit the salt in the recipe if the canned corn already contains salt.
• Should I use white or yellow corn?
  • You can use white, yellow, or bi-color sweet corn. Regardless of the color, as long as the corn is labeled as “sweet corn,” they will be similar in flavor.

Final Thoughts

Milky, sweet, and brimming with corn flavor, it’s no surprise that Strawberry Corn Milk has become a trendy offering in boba shops. When in season, use fresh sweet corn for optimal flavor; alternatively, you can substitute canned sweet corn. This recipe draws inspiration from one of our favorite spots – Bopomofo Cafe.

For more sweet and refreshing drinks, check out more of our iced beverage recipes and boba recipes like Quick and Simple Sea Salt Cream Green Tea!

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References & Further Reading

https://www.shopbopomofo.com/product/strawberry-corn-milk/20

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/health-benefits-of-corn

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-strawberries

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7789627/

https://www.seriouseats.com/sweet-corn-vs-field-corn-8668388