Corn Drink (Atol De Elote)

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

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

milk, cornstarch, kernel corn, sugar, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/corn-drink-atol-de-elote-457912 (may not work)