Tamales De Fresa - Strawberry Tamales Recipe

Name: Tamales De Fresa - Strawberry Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 dry corn husks; Sweet Pink Tamale Dough; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup or 1/2 tablespoon molasses; 3/4 cup strained strawberry puree; 1 cup white corn masa harina; 2 tablespoons softened butter; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Filling; 1 (8 ounce) can strawberry pie filling or (8 ounce) can fresh sliced strawberries; Cream Sauce; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; Topping; 2 cups fresh strawberries

Servings: persons

8 dry corn husks
Sweet Pink Tamale Dough
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup or 1/2 tablespoon molasses
3/4 cup strained strawberry puree
1 cup white corn masa harina
2 tablespoons softened butter
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Filling
1 (8 ounce) can strawberry pie filling or (8 ounce) can fresh sliced strawberries
Cream Sauce
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Topping
2 cups fresh strawberries

1
Place corn husks in a large bowl with warm water. If the husks float up, place a smaller bowl of water on top of them to hold them down in the water.
2
Let soak at least 30 minutes.
3
Tamale dough: Bring water, sugar, syrup and puree to boil over medium high heat.
4
Reduce heat; stir in Masa Harina.
5
Simmer 10 minutes.
6
Stir in remaining ingredients.
7
Mixture should roll into a ball without sticking to your fingers.
8
Spread pink dough onto husks, which have been softened in hot water.
9
Leave a margin at each side.
10
Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of strawberry pie filling in a line through middle of dough.
11
Fold in both sides and press seam together, making sure strawberry filling stays completely inside the dough.
12
Leave ends open.
13
Roll husk and tie ends tightly.
14
Steam for 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours depending on thickness.
15
Tamales will come easily off the husk and have a spongy texture when cooked.
16
Cream Sauce: Whip cream.
17
Slowly add sour cream and continue whipping until stiff peak stage.
18
Add remaining ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.
19
When ready to serve, dollop cream sauce on cooled sweet tamales.
20
Top with strawberries.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 dry corn husks, Sweet Pink Tamale Dough, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Tamales De Fresa - Strawberry Tamales falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Tamales De Fresa - Strawberry Tamales

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