Corn Fritters with Coconut Whipped Cream and Sweet Honey Bourbon Syrup.
Today the pictures say it all.
Which is why I have a total of ten. Yes, ten.
Remember I have a problem with decisions and I just could not decide which photos to use. Originally there was eighteen, so give me some credit. At least I got rid of eight, but trust me it was hard. Pretty sure I spent a good twenty minutes trying decide which photos to delete.
I have issues, I am aware.
I also am aware that I need to stop taking a hundred plus photos of the same food. Again, it is getting out of control.
You know what else is out of control??
Sweet Honey Bourbon Syrup. Or sauce?
I did not know which to go with syrup or sauce, but somehow I decided on syrup. You don’t even want to know how long that took.
Ok, so I have no idea what is happening to me.
I mean this sweet fritter thing you’re looking at has absolutely no chocolate. Not even a chocolate drizzle and you all know how much I love a good drizzle of chocolate. Example one, example two and example three.
But I honestly can not contain my excitement towards these fritters. They have four layers of awesomeness. Fritter, coconut whipped cream, honey bourbon syrup, strawberries, peaches AND blueberries! Very patriotic.
I don’t even know where to begin. Even on their own, all four elements are insanely good. Addicting even.
Let’s talk corn fritters first since they are the base of the recipe.
You guys know I hate frying food and will only do it for doughnuts. Well, I now take that back. I still hate frying, but I made one more exception beyond doughnuts and trust me these are worth it.
They are nothing like a doughnut, but they are so freaking good. Crunchy on the outside, soft and doughy in the middle with kernels of sweet summertime corn studded throughout. The fritter all by itself is amazing. And when it is hot, straight out of the oil is pure heaven.
But you still HAVE to do the rest of the recipe. Because it makes the fritters even better.
Yes, that is possible.
I have talked about this before but I am going to say it again. The stuff is good. I personally like it better than the original stuff and trust me, for this recipe it is a must! The slight sweetness from the coconut is so subtle, but it just works so well with the sweet corn, the honey, bourbon and the fruit. Even non-coconut lovers will love it.
It’s been tested.
But if the idea of coconut whipped cream sounds really offensive, or you just don’t happen to have a cold can of coconut milk lying around you can of course swap in the regular stuff. Obviously, it’s still delicious either way!
Now let’s talk about possibly my favorite part.
The strawberries, peaches and blueberries.
Are they not just SO mouth-watering or what? I am mean just typing this post make me want those things. I am a fruitaholic, especially come summer. Berries, peaches, nectarines, watermelon, bring em’ on!
Basically every recipe I have made the last week has contained some sort of fruit salsa and trust me I have been eating any leftovers with a spoon. No, I am not exaggerating. Really I am a fruit freak.
Anyway, the strawberries, peaches, and blueberries in the recipe just work. The flavors all together rule, and with the sweet honey bourbon syrup, it’s like magic…..
Oh yeah, the honey bourbon syrup.
Maybe this is my favorite part… Fine – they are all my favorite parts. Decisions stink.
This syrup is so, so, so simple. Only two ingredients, three if you count water. But it is the best syrup my tongue has licked. Honestly, it’s good and honestly it is a little stong on its own. I mean you can taste the bourbon, but mixed with honey it is just amazing. Then drizzled atop the the coconut whipped cream on top of the fruit on top of the corn fritter?
It’s truly perfect.
And no, I am not being dramatic, although that is something I would do. But this, this I am serious about.
Oh and don’t think that because this recipe has four parts it is complicated, because I promise it is not.
It comes together in thirty minutes, forty minutes tops if you you’re slow like me and snapping a gazillion photos in between. But I am betting you are not going to be doing that.
Actually I really hope you are not going to be doing that, because these are best right out of the oil. When they are still piping hot and the coconut whipped cream just melts into them and the fritters soak up all the honey bourbon syrup. Really eat them hot!
But don’t burn your tongue, I did that. It’s not fun.
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Corn Fritters with Coconut Whipped Cream and Sweet Honey Bourbon Syrup
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn, fritters
Crunchy on the outside, soft and doughy in the middle with kernels of sweet summertime corn studded throughout. The fritter all by itself is amazing. And when it is hot, straight out of the oil is pure heaven.
Ingredients
Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1 ounce can full-fat coconut milk cold, 15
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Sweet Honey Bourbon Syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons water
Fritters
- 1 1/4 cups sweet yellow corn about 2 ears
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- oil for frying
- 1/2 cup strawberries chopped
- 1/2 cup peaches chopped
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
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Just a heads up. If you are making the coconut milk whipped cream you need to refrigerate the coconut milk over night.
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To make the coconut milk whipped cream. Flip your cold can of coconut milk upside down and open it. There should be around 1/2 cup of coconut water at the top. Pour this into a container and save for another use. Scoop out the coconut cream and place in a bowl. Whip the cream for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft peaks form. Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Place in the fridge while you make the syrup and fritters.
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To make the Sweet Honey Bourbon Syrup. In a small sauce pan combine the honey, bourbon and water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 -15 minutes or until slightly reduced. Remove from heat and pour into a small bowl. Let sit on the counter to thicken while you fry the fritters.
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To make the Corn Fritters. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and 3/4 cup of the corn to a food processor. Pulse until blended together, then transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in remaining corn and coconut milk, mixing until a batter forms. It should be the consistency of a thick pancake batter.
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Add oil to a medium-sized saucepan until it is 3-4 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
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While the oil heat up combine the strawberries, peaches and blueberries in a bowl and set aside until ready to use. When the oil is ready spoon 2-3 fritters worth of batter (about a 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons) into the oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes, then lightly flip. Fry a few more minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel, then repeat with remaining batter. Serve with a dollop of Coconut Whipped Cream, strawberries, peaches and blueberries, and a drizzle of the Honey Bourbon Syrup.
Recipe Notes
*Inspired by [How Sweat It Is | http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/05/sweet-corn-fritters-with-jalapeno-whipped-cream/]
But it was totally worth it!
These look soooo yummy! I want to lick the syrup spoon!
Thank you Nessa!
I am already drooling over the gorgeous reds and blues from those beautiful berries. And then you add the honey bourbon syrup sauce on top?? Hand me a spoon, please!
I know!! Thanks you Eva!
I want approximately a bazillion of these for breakfast, kthanksbye. 🙂
Hehe! Thank you Stephanie!
Oh my gosh! What a fun recipe! I’m totally craving corn fritters now.
Thanks Aggie! I was so surprised at how good the actually were!
I think that corn fritters are going to be my new BFF. OMG they look good!
They are my new best friend already! LOL
Thank you Dorothy!
I love corn fritters! but I’ve never had them with anything on them. This looks like a must try.
Oh my gosh! You have to try them this way! They are addicting an so much better than plain!! You will love them!
Thanks Lucy!
These look great! Does the fruit cancel out that these were fried? HAHA I THINK SO!
Um.. YES, of course! LOL
Thanks Megan!
You’re killing me smalls, these things look insane!! 🙂
Ha! Thanks Julia!
I am intrigued. I have never had corn fritters before. My husband would love them. I love the idea to make whipped cream from coconut milk too! So smart! The fresh fruit looks fabulous. Mmmm. Thanks for sharing! Krista @ A Handful of Everything
Thank you Krista! coconut milk whipped cream is so good and fritters alone are to die for! Hope you give these a try and love them!
Goodness gracious. I would stuff myself silly with these. It would be so dangerous if I made these at home! That syrup? To die for. So many amazing flavors Tieghan. You’re a genius girl. 🙂
Thank you Sally!! The syrup is so crazy and so good! I mean you can really taste the bourbon and with the honey is it amazing!
This is amazing 🙂 Love it! Thanks for recipe 🙂
Thank you!
Corn fritters? Yeah, I could put down a couple dozen of those bad boys!
Seriously, are you truly a professional photographer moonlighting as a 19 year old? Because your photos are beyond STUNNING. Like, as I read your posts I see them in a cookbook in my head stunning. WOW.
Wow! Thank you so much Hayley! You have no idea what that means to me! THank you!
These sound delicious!! Corn fritters are so wonderful, and I love the addition of the bourbon sauce/syrup 🙂 SO GOOD.
Great pics!
Thank you so much Rachel!
well now, how can it get any better than this! Fruit, corn and a cocktail, the basic food groups, right?!
Of course! Thanks Jenna!
These look so good! I would love for you to share at my Tried and True party! I found you from the Marvelous Monday party! http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/05/tried-and-true-recipe-14.html
Thank you Jackie and thank you so much for the invite and for clicking over!
Featuring YOU today! Thank you for linking up to {wow me} wednesday! 🙂
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Thank you so much Ginger!!
Looks soooo good…:)
Thanks Bj!
This looks so good. A question, though. I’m allergic to coconut. Sucks, right? What could I substitute for the coconut milk in the fritters?
Thanks!
Regular milk or heavy cream will both work great!
Thanks Rachel and I hope you love these!