Sweet Almond Tamales with Pastry Cream Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup white sugar
• 5 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons masa harina (such as Maseca®)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• corn husks
• 1 cup whole raw almonds
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 2 cups masa harina (such as Maseca®)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 cups milk, or as needed
• 1.5 cups rice flour