How to Make Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a rich and creamy dessert that's bursting with tropical flavor, then look no further than Tembleque, a traditional Puerto Rican coconut pudding. This delightful treat is made with just a few simple ingredients, but packs a big punch when it comes to taste. It's the perfect way to end a meal or to satisfy your sweet tooth any time of day.

Tembleque gets its name from the Spanish word "temblar," which means to shake or tremble. This is a nod to the jiggly consisten...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 4-ounce servings

  • Stir together coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons coconut milk mixture into a small bowl and stir in cornstarch until dissolved; pour into the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil while stirring constantly; cook until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour into molds, cover each with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold and firm, 3 hours to 2 days.
  • Run a thin knife around the edges of each mold; invert onto serving plates. Garnish tops with cinnamon.
  • Nutrition

    395 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 25g
    • Sodium: 98mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 289mg