An elegant golden brown pie sitting on a pure white plate. The flaky crust is adorned with a intricate leaf design, a nod to the corn hidden inside. A slice is cut, revealing the creamy, diced corn, enrobed in a luscious mushroom béchamel - a delight to behold.

Corn à la Française

Name: Corn à la Française
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: corn ears, 2 shucked and kernels cut off; mushrooms, 150 grams finely chopped; shallots, 2 finely chopped; garlic cloves, 2 minced; butter, 2 tablespoons; all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon; milk, 1 cup; nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated; salt, 1 teaspoon; pepper, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground; puff pastry, 500 grams rolled out; egg, 1 beaten

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 09, 2025

Welcome to a perfect fusion of French savoir-faire and autumnal vibrance, showcasing the sweetness of corn in a new, unexpected light. Our 'Corn à la Française' couples the earthy warmth of roasted corn with the rich creaminess of mushroom-infused béchamel, wrapped in a crispy, flaky pastry. Each bite offers a flavorful burst, celebrating the harvest season in an exquisite mouthful.

Ingredients (for 2)

Corn ears - 2 - shucked and kernels cut off
Mushrooms - 150 grams - finely chopped
Shallots - 2 - finely chopped
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Butter - 2 tablespoons
All-purpose flour - 1 tablespoon
Milk - 1 cup
Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon - freshly grated
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon - freshly ground
Puff pastry - 500 grams - rolled out
Egg - 1 - beaten

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🕰️🌡️

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F.
Step 2 - 🍄🍲🧅

Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the shallots, garlic, and mushrooms until tender.
Step 3 - 🥣🥄🍚

Sprinkle the flour over and whisk until golden.
Step 4 - 🥛💫🌽

Slowly pour in the milk while whisking, and let the mixture thicken. Add the nutmeg, salt, pepper, and corn kernels, giving it a good stir.
Step 5 - 🥧🥮🍽️

Line a pie dish with half of the puff pastry, and pour in the corn and mushroom béchamel.
Step 6 - 🥚🥄🥧

Cover with the remaining puff pastry, crimp the edges, and brush with beaten egg. Arrange puff pastry leaves on top for decoration, if desired, and brush them with egg as well.
Step 7 - 🔥⏱️🥧

Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Additional

To create a heartier version of this dish, add some diced cooked chicken or ham to the béchamel sauce. For a deeper flavor, replace half of the milk with white wine. And remember, the key to the perfect pie lies in the quality of your puff pastry, so choose it well!