Ingredients for Tamales De Fresa Strawberry Tamales
- 2 dozen dried corn husks
- Water for soaking husks and dough (about 8 cups total)
- Granulated Sugar
- Maple Syrup
- Strawberry Puree
- 4 cups masa harina
- Butter
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 cups strawberry pie filling
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Whipping Cream
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Extract
- Fresh Strawberries
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How to Make Tamales De Fresa Strawberry Tamales
- Rinse corn husks and place in a large bowl. Cover with warm water. Add a smaller bowl on top if necessary to keep them submerged.
- Let soak for at least 30 minutes, or until pliable.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water, sugar, corn syrup, and strawberry puree. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in masa harina, ensuring no lumps form.
- Continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the dough thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Stir in baking powder and salt.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. The dough should be smooth and pliable.
- Spread a thin layer of the pink dough onto each softened corn husk, leaving about 1-inch margins on the sides.
- Place 1-2 teaspoons of strawberry pie filling in a line down the center of the dough.
- Fold in the sides of the husk and press the seam together firmly, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed. Leave the ends open.
- Fold the husk over itself and tie the ends tightly with kitchen twine.
- Steam tamales in a steamer basket for 45-75 minutes, or until the dough easily pulls away from the husk and has a spongy texture. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your tamales.
- For the cream sauce: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the sour cream.
- Refrigerate the cream sauce until ready to serve.
- Once the tamales have cooled slightly, dollop the cream sauce over each tamale.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries (optional) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
18g
Fat
8g
Carbs
2g
