🥟 Tamales de Elote (Sweet Corn Tamales)

Description

Soft, sweet, and wrapped in love — Tamales de Elote are a classic Mexican treat made with fresh corn, butter, and a hint of cinnamon. These fluffy steamed tamales are perfect as a snack or light appetizer, especially during harvest season 🌽💛

Ingredients

• 🌽 500 g fresh corn kernels (3 cups / 1.1 lb)
• 🧈 75 g unsalted butter, softened (⅓ cup / 2.6 oz)
• 🍬 60 g sugar (¼ cup / 2.1 oz)
• 🥛 60 ml milk (¼ cup / 2 fl oz)
• 🌾 100 g corn flour (masa harina) (¾ cup / 3.5 oz)
• 🧂 Pinch of salt
• 🍂 8 corn husks (soaked in warm water)

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ In a blender, blend corn kernels with milk until smooth.
2. 2️⃣ In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add corn mixture and mix well.
3. 3️⃣ Stir in masa harina and a pinch of salt. Batter should be soft but hold shape.
4. 4️⃣ Fill each corn husk with 2 tablespoons of mixture and fold closed.
5. 5️⃣ Steam tamales for 45–50 minutes until set.
6. 6️⃣ Let cool slightly before serving — enjoy warm!

Total Time

⏳ Prep time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cooking time: 50 minutes
🕒 Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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