Sweet Almond Tamales with Pastry Cream Recipe

Sweet Almond Tamales with Pastry Cream Recipe

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This sweet version of tamales from scratch has chopped almonds in the masa and is filled with pastry cream flavored with a touch of vanilla.

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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 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups masa harina (such as Maseca®)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, or as needed
  • 1 1/2 cups rice flour

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