Coconut Arroz con Leche Tamales

Lightly sweetened coconut rice pudding provides a custardy contrast to the tender masa in these dreamy dessert tamales. Drizzled with sweet and buttery goat's milk caramel, they also make a festive holiday breakfast.

Nutrition Information

243 Calories

42g Carbohydrates

23g Protein

671mg Potassium

8g Fiber

7g Sugar

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups water, divide
3/4 cup uncooked jasmine rice
2 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 (13.5-ounce) can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
1 1/4 cups whole milk, divided
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 cup unsalted butter (8 ounces), softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 pounds Homemade Fresh Masa (about 3 1/2 cups) or masa harina prepared according to pkg. directions
24 dried corn husks (about 9 inches long and 7 inches wide at widest point), plus more for lining steamer, soaked at least 1 hour or up to overnight
Cajeta (goat's milk caramel) or dulce de leche, for serving