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Dessert for 24

Pineapple Coconut Tamales

Sweet pineapple masa is wrapped in corn husks, steamed until firm, and served with a warm coconut cream sauce.

Typical price

$2.70for 4 servings

$0.67 per serving$2.70 for 4

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical34 oz$3.09Typical price
Pineapple and mango$3.49 each typical1$3.49Typical price
Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical15 oz$1.20Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical8.25 oz$0.33Typical price
Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical8.5 oz$0.43Typical price
Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical17 oz$4.95Typical price
Total for the servings shown$16.17

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 27 1/2 large dried corn husks
  • 1 large fresh pineapple
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cups masa harina
  • 1 cup 100% pure pineapple juice
  • 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 13 1/2 oz can unsweetened cream of coconut
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps

  1. Soak the dried corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain them.
  2. Cook the chopped pineapple and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes, then cool.
  3. Mix the masa harina, milk, pineapple juice, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla, and salt into a soft dough.
  4. Spread dough over the husks, add pineapple filling, fold the husks closed, and stand the tamales upright in a steamer.
  5. Steam the tamales over boiling water for 60 minutes, adding water as needed, until the dough is firm.
  6. Whisk the cream of coconut, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a saucepan, simmer for 5 minutes, and stir in the shredded coconut.

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