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Delicious Strawberry Tamales

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A sweet twist on traditional tamales featuring a cinnamon-infused strawberry filling wrapped in soft masa dough. Perfect for a comforting dessert or special occasion treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 to 1 1/4 cups warm milk (whole milk or dairy-free alternative)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Corn husks, soaked in warm water

Instructions

  1. Soak the corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes until pliable. Drain and pat dry.
  2. In a bowl, mix chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, lime zest, and vanilla extract if using. Set aside for 15 minutes to macerate.
  3. In a large bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar. Add softened butter and beat until crumbly.
  4. Gradually add warm milk, mixing until dough is soft but not sticky and holds together. Adjust with more milk or masa harina as needed.
  5. Spread about 3 tablespoons of masa dough evenly over the smooth side of each corn husk, leaving a 1-inch border.
  6. Place a spoonful of strawberry filling in the center of the dough.
  7. Fold the sides of the husk over the filling, then fold the bottom up and top down to seal snugly but not too tight.
  8. Arrange tamales standing up in a steamer basket with folded side down. Cover with a damp towel.
  9. Steam over simmering water for 60 to 75 minutes, checking water level occasionally.
  10. Check doneness by peeling back a husk; masa should be firm and pull away easily. Steam an additional 10-15 minutes if needed.
  11. Let tamales rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a wet spoon or fingers to spread masa dough evenly. Perform the float test on masa dough to check readiness. Cover tamales with a damp towel while steaming to prevent water droplets. Tamales freeze well before or after cooking. Adjust sugar to taste. For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk and vegan butter.

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