Best Tembleque Puerto Rican Style Coconut Pudding Recipes

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TEMBLEQUE (PUERTO RICAN COCONUT PUDDING)



Tembleque (Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding) image

One of the most popular desserts in Puerto Rico, tembleque gets its name from the Spanish word for "tremble," which refers to the wiggly, jiggly texture of this molded pudding. Made with coconut milk thickened with cornstarch, the pudding is both vegan and gluten-free, making it a perfect choice when entertaining family and friends.

Provided by Alejandra Ramos

Categories     dessert

Time 4h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick baking spray or coconut oil, for greasing
4 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk (full-fat, please!)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup vegan granulated sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
Ground cinnamon, for serving

Steps:

  • Grease eight 4-ounce molds or one large 4-cup mold (you can use ramekins, baking pans, custard cups, etc.) with a spritz of baking spray or coconut oil. Stir together the coconut milk, salt and sugar and stir in a medium saucepan over medium-high until the sugar dissolves.
  • Transfer 1 cup of the warm coconut milk to a medium bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch to create a smooth slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry back into the pan and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and pudding-like, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared molds and let cool at room temperature for 20 minutes before loosely covering with plastic wrap and refrigerating.
  • Chill until set, at least 4 hours. To serve, run a thin wet knife along the edges of the molds, then carefully invert onto a plate or plates. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.

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

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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.

TEMBLEQUE (PUERTO RICAN STYLE COCONUT PUDDING)



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This is one of the recipes that remind me of my childhood. This pudding is a very common Puerto Rican dessert. To describe it I would say that is a creamy coconut pudding, topped with cinnamon and delicious.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 ounces cream of coconut (approx 1/2 can)
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup cornstarch
4 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla
ground cinnamon, and or flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine milk and cream of coconut,corn starch,vanilla and sugar mix very well.
  • Stir constantly on medium high until mixture begins to boil and gets thick.
  • Let boil a couple more minutes still keep stirring, then you can either pour into individual dessert cups or a mold.
  • Let cool on tabletop, then refrigerate.
  • Top with garnish.
  • Enjoy!

TEMBLEQUE (PUERTO RICAN COCONUT PUDDING)



Tembleque (Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding) image

Simple desserts are sometimes best. Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding, or tembleque, is a simple dessert made from ingredients you probably have on hand - coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch. You can dress it up with lime, orange, or cinnamon. It only takes 20 minutes of hands-on time!

Provided by Marta Rivera

Categories     Dessert     Make-ahead

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
2 (13.5 ounce) cans full-fat coconut milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-inch peel of lime, optional
1 cinnamon stick, optional
To garnish:
1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes, toasted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Whisk together dry ingredients: In a large, heavy-bottom pot (preferably one with sloping sides) whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and salt. You are doing this in a cold pot off heat.
  • Add the lime and cinnamon stick: Add the lime peel and cinnamon stick.
  • Release the air bubbles: Gently tap the bottom of the mold against the countertop to release any bubbles trapped in the custard.
  • Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the tembleque with toasted coconut flakes and ground cinnamon. Store the unmolded tembleque in an air-tight container or covered in plastic wrap (touching the custard) in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 4 (4 1/2-ounce individual molds) or 8 servings (from a 10" mold), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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