At the peak of fresh corn season, I couldn’t bear to use a can of cream corn. I tweaked a Dorie Greenspan recipe, used local sweet corn, and created these scrumptious Fresh Corn Pancakes.

These Corn Cakes make for a tasty appetizer! Garnish them beautifully and they’ll fly off the platter.

Savory Corn Cakes on a round white plate with toppings.

Why You Must Make

  • They’re a delicious, out-of-the-ordinary appetizer or starter!
  • They’re easy to glam up to make an elegant presentation.
  • Made with fresh sweet corn, they’re a delicious addition to any summer menu!

This Dorie Greenspan corn cake recipe was a crowd-pleaser. Dorie first fell in love with these fritters in a French country inn decades ago but didn’t see them in the states till celebrity chef Jean-Georges whipped them up for her.

I just couldn’t bear the thought of using canned vegetables (does this make me a food snob???). I think a few servings of gray canned peas during my childhood ruined canned veggies for my lifetime! Defrosted frozen corn or fresh steamed corn cut off the cob are my recommendations.

Ingredient Notes:

  • Defrosted frozen corn is a fabulous alternative to canned corn. 
  • If you wanted to use fresh corn to make your corn cakes, make sure to cook it first. Just steaming for a few minutes will remove the raw flavor.
  • Enhance your corn cakes by garnishing with crème fraîche, smoked salmon, and a few capers, and created an amazing appetizer.
  • Just plain, these fresh corn pancakes are a delectable accompaniment to so many entrées. Move over mashed potatoes, these fresh corn pancakes are in town! And if you’re looking for a great casserole option, this Cheesy Corn Casserole is easy AND delicious!

How to Make

  1. Make the batter by combining the corn, flour, eggs, and salt in a food processor and pulsing until pureed.
  2. Sauté tablespoons of batter to a light golden brown. Easy peasy.
  3. Garnish if desired and serve.
Fresh Corn Pancakes on a square plate topped with salmon and dill.

Frequently Asked Questions

I just couldn’t bear the thought of using canned vegetables (does this make me a food snob???). I think a few servings of gray canned peas during my childhood ruined canned veggies for my lifetime! I love the plethora of gorgeous vegetables available in the summer, and that’s the perfect time to whip up this corn pancakes recipe.

What is a Corn Cake?

Corn cakes are small corn pancakes fried in a skillet or on a griddle. They’re often made with cornbread batter.

What’s the Difference Between Corn Cakes, Corn Bread, and Corn Pones?

Corn Cakes are small corn pancakes often made with cornbread batter and sauteed.
Corn Bread is baked in a loaf pan, as muffins, or in cast iron skillets or molds and typically uses cornmeal. Corn Pones are a popular Southern version of an eggless cornbread shaped into ovals, then fried or baked.

What Goes Well with Corn Cakes?

They’re a terrific side dish with any summer meal. Perfect with grilled meat like burgers and chicken. They’re lighter than many other starchy sides you’d serve in the winter.
They’re also a wonderful starter or appetizer. Try them with a side of guacamole.

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Fresh Corn Pancakes | Simple mini pancakes made with sweet corn and garnished to the hilt!

Fresh Corn Pancakes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Yield 6 servings

An adaptation of a Dorie Greenspan recipe for delicious corn pancakes. Perfect for summer corn, but there are alternatives to enjoy all year long!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups corn (I steamed 2-3 ears of corn, then removed from the cob)
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil
  • Creme fraiche, smoked salmon, capers, dill, for serving, optional.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Line a tray with paper toweling.
  2. Place corn, eggs, flour, and salt in a blender and process until thick and smooth.
  3. Add a few tablespoons of oil to a non-stick skillet and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, drop batter by tablespoonfuls into the pan. Cook for a few minutes until browned, then flip and cook until the other side is lightly browned as well.
  4. Remove to a tray and cover with foil and place in oven to keep warm.
  5. Serve with creme fraiche, smoked salmon, capers, and dill or your favorite toppings.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 156Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 613mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 7g

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