Daddy K s Milk Boiled Corn on the Cob

water, or as needed to cover

1 cup milk

⅓ cup white sugar, or more to taste

¼ cup heavy whipping cream

¼ cup butter

8 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed

Bring water to a boil in a large stock pot; stir in milk, sugar, cream, and butter until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Gently place ears of corn into the mixture and reduce heat to low. Simmer corn until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the liquid with tongs and set aside under aluminum foil until serving time.