Ingredients:

• 6 ears fresh sweet corn, shucked
• 4 tablespoons (56g) salted butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 dry bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup ground ancho chiles or Tajín, divided
• 4 limes, divided
• 7 ounces (about 200g) grated queso fresco or cotija cheese
• 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
• 3/4 cup (about 200g) Mexican crema
• Cholula hot sauce, to taste