Pina Colada Tamales Recipe

Name: Pina Colada Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried banana pieces; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 22 corn husks, soaked; 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks; 1/2 cup fruit juice; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional); 1 tablespoon lime zest; Masa for Sweet Tamales; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups masa harina; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup soymilk; 1 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried banana pieces
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
22 corn husks, soaked
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1/2 cup fruit juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup whipped cream (optional)
1 tablespoon lime zest
Masa for Sweet Tamales
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups masa harina
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup soymilk
1 teaspoon baking powder

1
Use a food processor to finely chop the dried banana; combine the banana, almonds and coconut in a bowl.
2
Use 2 husks to make strips for tying the tamales.
3
Take about 1 cup of the pineapple and puree it with the fruit juice and brown sugar.
4
Cream the shortening and sugar.
5
In a separate bowl, mix together the masa and salt.
6
Alternately add the masa and juice to the creamed shortening to make a firm dough; beat in the baking powder last.
7
Assembly: Spread 1 tablespoon filling in the center of a husk; sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of the banana/almond mixture over the dough and press a pineapple chunk into the dough.
8
Spread another tablespoon of the dough over the the filling and fold and tie the tamale.
9
Steam for about 1 hour 15 minutes.
10
To Serve: Open the tamale and top with sauce, whipped cream, and lime zest.

847

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried banana pieces, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, 22 corn husks, soaked, and more.

Yes, Pina Colada Tamales falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pina Colada Tamales

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