Tamales Azules de Elote

Name: Tamales Azules de Elote
Ingredients: 4 ears of corn or 4 cups corn kernels, ends trimmed, leave husk on; 4 (400g) masa harina (such as Bob’s Red Mill), preferably blue; 3/4 cup (170g) browned butter, still liquid; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal or 1 ½ teaspoons Morton (8g) kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon crushed chile de árbol, plus more to taste; 1 cup piloncillo or dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon whole allspice; 1 3” stick canela or cinnamon; 4 wide strips orange zest; 1 cup crema or crème fraiche; 3/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled