Pineapple Coconut Tamales Recipe

Whether for a posada, party or for Christmas and New Year’s dinner, tamales cannot be missing. And, as you well know, Mexico is the star country that provides different varieties of tamales, whether they are sweet or savory, the options are many. We provide you with a delicious recipe for pineapple coconut tamales, a smooth, rich and fluffy preparation with the traditional and delicious combination of pineapple and coconut along with sweet flavors and tropical accents.

Ingredients to make Pineapple Coconut Tamales:

• 400 grams of nixtamalized corn flour

• 2½ cups warm water

• ½ cup of sugar (100 grams)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 tablespoon vanilla

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 400 grams of pineapple in pieces

• 200 grams of grated coconut (2 cups)

• 1 cup of syrup or pineapple juice

• 90 grams of melted butter

• 30 sheets of for tamales

How to make Coconut Pineapple Tamales:

To start with the coconut pineapple tamales recipe, clean the tamale leaves well and soak them in hot water to soften for about 20 or 30 minutes.

For the tamale dough, in a bowl mix the corn flour with the water and stir. Then, add the sugar, the baking powder, the cinnamon and the vanilla, integrate everything very well.

Next, blend the pineapple chunks with about 2 tablespoons grated coconut and pineapple syrup or juice to form a slightly runny paste.

When you have the pineapple liquefied, empty it into the bowl of the dough and also add the butter. Mix until completely incorporated, it should be a very moist dough, but also firm.

Finally, add the rest of the grated coconut and mix once more so that the coconut is integrated into the dough. Now it’s time to assemble the tamales. Take a leaf and add a portion of the dough, distribute from the center upwards, wrap and close the tamale well, then place it in a steamer pot, then cook for about 1 hour over medium heat.

To know if the sweet pineapple tamales are ready, check one and if the leaf comes off easily, they are ready to enjoy. Serve accompanied by a rich coconut or vanilla atole.

Pineapple tamales with coconut and other ingredients

Preparing tamales has never been complicated, the truth is that it is very simple and if you follow our recipe, these pineapple coconut tamales will be delicious. Also, other ingredients that you can add to these tamales are: nuts, bananas, chocolate, among others. We point out that pineapple coconut raisin tamales are also delicious, so you can add a handful of raisins. In addition, you can also try adding a filling of cream cheese or Dulce de lecher. Do not forget that a good tamale is best enjoyed with a delicious atole, with a pot coffee or with a hot chocolate.