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
- 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 315.79 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.06 g Low Source
- Carbs 75.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.12 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.9 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 23.06 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.2 g Low Source
- Sugar 60.48 g High
- Added Sugar 0.93 g Low Source
- Calcium 191.58 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source
- Potassium 20.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.32 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.02 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 315.79 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 315.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tembleque easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
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