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By Kirsten♡

Tembleque

Name: Tembleque
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cans (13.5 oz each) coconut milk; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2/3 or 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Ground cinnamon, for dusting; Cinnamon sticks, coconut shreds, for garnish; Cinnamon sticks, coconut shreds, for garnish

7 steps

Prep:5minCook:10min

Tembleque de Coco – silky smooth coconut pudding dusted with cinnamon. This traditional Puerto Rican dessert is easy to make with only 5 ingredients!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:28:38 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories291.1 kcal (15%)

Total Fat21.2 g (30%)

Carbs26.9 g (10%)

Sugars16.7 g (19%)

Protein2 g (4%)

Sodium159.1 mg (8%)

Fiber0.5 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

2 x 13.5 ozcoconut milk

cans

½ cupcornstarch

⅔ cupsugar

½ teaspoonsalt

Instructions

Step 1

Set out molds for tembleque (square pan, individual ramekins,etc. See post for more details about molds).

Step 2

Whisk the cornstarch with 1 can of coconut milk until completely dissolved and smooth.

Step 3

Pour into saucepan along with remaining can of coconut milk, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until thick, about 1-3 minutes.

Step 5

Pour mixture into mold(s) and let cool to room temperature before covering with plastic wrap.

Step 6

Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, preferably overnight, but may take only a few hours depending on the size of molds.

Step 7

Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen, then invert onto a plate. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving and garnish with cinnamon sticks and shredded coconut (optional).

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