Tembleque
Tembleque is a Puerto Rican coconut pudding with a delicate wobble and silky, jelly-like texture. Lightly sweet with fragrant vanilla and a hint of cinnamon on top, it’s refreshing and comforting—perfect for sharing after a family meal or as a cool make-ahead dessert for gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook13 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tembleque, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.63 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 63 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl and whisk until the mixture is uniform.
- 3
Pour the cornstarch-water mixture into the saucepan and whisk until it thickens into a pudding, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain the mixture into a bowl.
- 4
Pour the strained mixture into a mold, pan, or individual serving glasses. Smooth the surface and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
- 5
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.
- Calories 315.65 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 76.17 g 28%
- Total Fat 2.22 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.96 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 23.89 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.68 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 60.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.93 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 192.24 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 21.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.33 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.11 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Tembleque is a Puerto Rican dessert recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 28 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, and Salt. Each serving provides about 315.65 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tembleque?
- It is a Puerto Rican recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Tembleque made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Tembleque?
- Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tembleque?
- About 28 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 13 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 315.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tembleque easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tembleque healthy?
- Tembleque has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 315.65 calories and 0.08 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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