*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

               Fresh Raspberry Tamales With Ginger Custard

Recipe By     : Cooking Right Show #CR9723
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Butter
   2 1/2   c            Masa harina
   2       ts           Baking powder
     1/4   ts           Salt
     1/2   c            Sugar
   1       c            Water -- boiling
   1 1/2   c            Sweet corn kernels -- pureed
   1 1/2   c            Raspberries --
                        - pureed & strained
   1       ts           Vanilla
     1/2   c            Golden raisins -- * see notes
     1/2   c            Almonds -- toasted & chopped
   1       tb           Candied lemon peel  --
                        - minced (optional)
                        Ginger custard sauce
                        Garnish:
                        Fresh raspberries
                        Mint sprigs

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the
butter until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the masa, baking
powder, salt, and sugar and mix until blended. Add the water, corn
puree, raspberry puree, and vanilla and mix just until combined.
Dough should be light and very moist. Spread the dough on soaked corn
husks in a square approximately 1/4" thick. Distribute some of the
raisins, almonds, and candied lemon peel in center and roll up to
form a cylindrical shape. Tie or fold ends of husks over to enclose
tamale. Steam tamales for 30 minutes and serve warm with some of the
ginger custard sauce and a garnish of fresh berries and mint sprigs.

Yield: 12 Tamales


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