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
- 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 181.11 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.08 g Low Source
- Carbs 39.3 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.76 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 2.49 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 20.86 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.12 g Low Source
- Sugar 29.0 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 249.68 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.25 mg Low Source
- Potassium 23.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.64 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 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 181.11 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 181.11 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.
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