This 5-ingredient oven baked sweet corn dessert is one of those wonderfully simple treats that feels right at home on a family table, especially when you need something easy, cozy, and a little unexpected. Using canned cream-style corn gives it a naturally moist, pudding-like texture with sweet corn flavor throughout, and the finished bake lands somewhere between a spoon cake and a soft dessert casserole.
Serve this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a light dusting of powdered sugar. It also fits beautifully on a brunch table with coffee and fresh fruit, and if you are putting together a holiday or potluck spread, it pairs nicely with baked ham, roast chicken, or other comfort food favorites.
5-Ingredient Oven Baked Sweet Corn Dessert
Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 cans (14.75 ounces each) cream-style corn
1 box (about 8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an oven-safe ceramic casserole dish.
2. Pour the cream-style corn into a large mixing bowl, then add the corn muffin mix, sugar, melted butter, and eggs.
3. Stir just until the mixture is evenly combined and smooth, with the corn distributed throughout.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it into an even layer.
5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
6. Let the dessert cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving so it can firm up slightly and scoop neatly.
Variations & Tips
For a softer pudding texture: Use the full baking time but pull it from the oven as soon as the center is just set. That gives you a creamier spoonable dessert that is especially nice with whipped cream.
For a sweeter finish: Sprinkle a little extra sugar over the top before baking. It helps create a lightly golden crust that makes the dessert feel a bit more special for company.
For picky eaters: Blend the cream-style corn briefly before mixing if you want a smoother texture with fewer visible corn pieces. This can help when serving children or anyone unsure about corn in dessert.
To make it richer: Serve each portion with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and a pat of butter while still warm. That simple touch makes it taste extra cozy on cool evenings.
Make-ahead tip: Bake the dessert earlier in the day and rewarm it gently before serving. If it seems a little firm after resting, a spoonful of whipped cream or ice cream on top brings back that soft, comforting feel.