Corn Drink (Atol De Elote) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups milk, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 lb frozen whole kernel corn (yellow)
1 cup sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Preparation

Thaw corn.
Place 1 1/2 cup of milk, cornstarch, corn, sugar, and cinnamon in a blender.
Cover and blend on low speed about 2 minutes, or until smooth.
Strain into a medium nonstick saucepan.
Stir and press corn pulp against strainer with back of a large spoon to help liquid pass through.
Discard corn pulp.
Add remaining 2 1/2 cups milk, stir well.
Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, 18 to 20 minutes, or until slightly thicken.
(This drink scorches easily, it is very important to use a nonstick saucepan and to stir continuously through cooking.).
Remove from heat and let cool.
Transfer drink to a pitcher.
Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
Stir before serving.