Sweet Cinnamon Tamal Recipe

Name: Sweet Cinnamon Tamal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 1/2 cups masa harina (masa flour), preferably Bob's Red Mill; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for serving; 4 ears of corn, husked, kernels removed, or 4 cups frozen, thawed; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup raw or demerara sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 cup creme fraiche; 2/3 cup crumbled queso fresco, plus more for serving

Servings: persons

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups masa harina (masa flour), preferably Bob's Red Mill
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
4 ears of corn, husked, kernels removed, or 4 cups frozen, thawed
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup raw or demerara sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup creme fraiche
2/3 cup crumbled queso fresco, plus more for serving

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["Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Lightly coat an 8x8"" metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Whisk masa, baking powder, salt, and 1 tsp. cinnamon in a medium bowl.", "Pulse corn kernels in a blender or food processor until very coarsely pureed, just a few seconds should do it.", "Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and raw sugar until pale and slightly fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in corn puree and vanilla. Reduce speed to low and beat in dry ingredients; mix until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape into prepared pan and cover tightly with foil. Set baking pan inside a large roasting pan; pour in boiling water to come halfway up sides of baking pan.", "Bake tamal until top springs back when lightly pressed and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 75-85 minutes. Let cool slightly in pan before serving.", "Mix creme fraiche and 2/3 cup queso fresco in a small bowl. Scoop tamal onto plates and top with creme fraiche mixture, more queso fresco, and a dusting of cinnamon."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick vegetable oil spray, 1 1/2 cups masa harina (masa flour), preferably Bob's Red Mill, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet Cinnamon Tamal 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.

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Sweet Cinnamon Tamal

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