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Tamales Dulces de Fresas
Sweet strawberry and raisin tamales — pink masa steamed in corn husks, a Mexican dessert tradition. Beating the lard until genuinely fluffy before it's worked into the masa gives these tamales their light, airy texture.
Ingredients
Instructions
Beat lard until fluffy.
Mix masa harina, sugar and baking powder.
Add warm milk and beaten lard to masa, mix until soft dough.
Add a few drops of red food colouring and mix until pink.
Spread pink masa on corn husks.
Add strawberries and raisins down the centre.
Fold and seal, steam upright 1 hour. Serve as dessert with warm chocolate.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
