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Tamal de Yuca Dulce Receta

Costa Rican Sweet Yuca Tamales

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  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 20 tamales
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Costa Rican

Ingredients

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  • 500 g (½ kg) yuca (cassava)
  • 500 g (½ kg) grated white cheese, not too salty
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • Flour, as needed (by the spoonful)
  • Corn husks
  • Oil for brushing the husks (spray oil works well)
  • Natilla (Costa Rican sour cream), to serve (optional)