Mexican Spoon Bread Pan de Elote A SpicySweet Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (125g) yellow cornmeal (stone-ground preferred)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
• 1 (15-ounce/425g) can creamed corn
• 1 cup (140g) frozen corn kernels, thawed and patted dry
• Crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
• Chopped cilantro (optional)
• Thinly sliced jalapeño peppers (optional)