Sweet Fresh Corn Tamales
Indulge in these delightful Sweet Fresh Corn Tamales, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. Wrapped in corn husks, these tamales are a mouthwatering treat that'll leave you craving more!
Tasty Team
15 minutes
15 minutes
Ingredients
for 12 Tamales
- 12 Whole ears of corn
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup cane sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup masa
Nutrition Info
- Calories 331
- Fat 4g
- Carbs 55g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 29g
- Protein 7g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Remove the husks and silk from the corn, reserving the tender green leaves for wrapping.
- Using a large, sharp knife, remove the kernels from the cob and place into a high powered blender. Blend the kernels until smooth and then pass the corn puree through a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl to let the excess liquid drain.
- Place the strained corn puree in a clean bowl and stir together with the sweetened condensed milk, cane sugar and cinnamon. Slowly drizzle in the masa until a thick batter forms.
- Place a bamboo steamer over a pot of boiling water.
- Place a corn husk on a flat surface with the pointed end away from you. Spoon about ½ cup of the corn puree into the middle. Snugly fold over the two long flaps like a business letter, then fold over a few inches of the pointed end of the husk, creating a little bit of tension so that the tamales don’t flatten while steaming. Repeat with the remaining filling and husks.
- Carefully lay the tamales in the steamer in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Cover the steamer basket and cook the tamales until they are slightly firm, about 15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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