PUERTO RICAN COCONUT PUDDING

Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding image

Tembleque, or coconut pudding, brings back so many memories of the days my family would vacation in Puerto Rico to see my relatives. It was one of my favorite things to eat-I'm sure it will become a much-loved recipe with your family, as well. -Linette Serenil, Upland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (13.66 ounces each) coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add milk; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened., Remove from the heat; pour into dessert dishes. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 21g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.