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.
$2.70for 4 servings
$0.67 per serving$2.70 for 4
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- 175 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 34 oz | $3.09Typical price |
| Pineapple and mango$3.49 each typical | 1 | $3.49Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.33Typical price |
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 17 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
- Soak the dried corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain them.
- Cook the chopped pineapple and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Mix the masa harina, milk, pineapple juice, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla, and salt into a soft dough.
- Spread dough over the husks, add pineapple filling, fold the husks closed, and stand the tamales upright in a steamer.
- Steam the tamales over boiling water for 60 minutes, adding water as needed, until the dough is firm.
- 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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