Tembleque: Traditional Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding with Cinnamon
Tembleque is a creamy coconut pudding spiced with cinnamon, chilled for a refreshing dessert, ready in 45 minutes.
About This Recipe
Tembleque is a creamy and refreshing coconut pudding, ideal for warm days. Its unique texture and flavor make it a standout dessert.
Why This Recipe Works
Coconut richness: Using both coconut milk and shredded coconut enhances the pudding's creamy texture and flavor.
Perfect thickness: Cornstarch acts as a thickening agent, ensuring the pudding holds its shape when chilled.
Balanced flavor: The addition of cinnamon gives a warm, aromatic spice that complements the coconut beautifully.
Chef's Pro Tip: For a smoother texture, blend the coconut milk mixture before adding the cornstarch.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
Ingredients
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Directions
- 1
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, whole milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a bit of cold water until smooth. Gradually add to the warm milk mixture.
- 3
Continue stirring the mixture on medium heat until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and shredded coconut.
- 5
Pour the mixture into a mold or serving dishes. Let it cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 6
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Serve chilled, garnished with additional cinnamon or coconut.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
7g
carbs
28g
fiber
1g
sodium
50mg
protein
2g
calories
180
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