Description
Tamal de Elote con Crema Dulce is a delightful sweet corn tamale served with a creamy topping, perfect for dessert or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 cup masa harina
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crema or sour cream (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon additional sugar (for crema, optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the fresh corn kernels until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the masa harina mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Then fold in the pureed corn until fully incorporated.
- Prepare a steamer by filling it with water and bringing it to a simmer. If using corn husks, soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften.
- If using corn husks, take one husk, place about 1/4 cup of the tamal mixture in the center, and fold the sides over to enclose the filling. If not using husks, you can spoon the mixture into small ramekins or a greased baking dish.
- Place the tamales in the steamer, standing upright if using husks. Cover with a damp cloth and steam for about 30-40 minutes, or until the tamales are firm and cooked through.
- While the tamales are steaming, mix the crema with the additional sugar if desired. Set aside.
- Once cooked, remove the tamales from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving with the sweet crema.
Notes
- For a savory twist, add diced jalapeños or cheese to the tamal mixture before steaming.
- Substitute the sweet crema with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of honey for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tamal
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg