Tembleque

Tembleque

The name of this Puerto Rican dessert comes from the word temblar, which means to shake. It’s usually described as a coconut pudding, but it shakes like a jelly.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
13 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 43 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 2 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1
Combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2
Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl. Whisk until mixture has a uniform consistency.

Step 3
Pour cornstarch-water mixture into the saucepan and whisk until mixture thickens into a pudding, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the mixture into a bowl.

Step 4
Pour the strained mixture into a mold, pan, or individual serving glasses. Smooth out the surface and allow to cool about 15 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

Cook’s Notes:

You can add more or less sugar to taste, the amount is just a guideline.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

470
Calories
21g
Fat
74g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 470
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 26%
Saturated Fat18g 91%
Sodium160mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate74g 27%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars56g
Protein2g
Vitamin C1mg 5%
Calcium20mg 2%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium215mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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