Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding
Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding is a silky coconut dessert that sets into a delicate, wobbly mold with a lush, tropical flavor. Lightly sweet and gently spiced with a dusting of cinnamon, it’s refreshing yet indulgent, perfect for serving chilled after a meal or for special gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 41
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, stir together the coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of the coconut milk mixture into a small bowl and stir in the cornstarch until dissolved; pour this back into the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Pour the mixture into molds, cover each with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold and firm, 3 hours to 2 days.
- 3
Run a thin knife around the edges of each mold; invert onto serving plates. Garnish the tops with cinnamon.
- Calories 183.85 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 39.35 g 14%
- Total Fat 3.01 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 2.54 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 23.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.03 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 29.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 249.13 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 0.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 25.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.41 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.45 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding is a Puerto Rican dessert recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, and Sea Salt. Each serving provides about 183.85 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding?
- It is a Puerto Rican pudding recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Sugar. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding?
- Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding healthy?
- Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 183.85 calories and 0.15 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.54 g (13% 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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