Tembleque

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The name of this Puerto Rican dessert comes from the word temblar, which means to shake. It's usually described as a coconut pudding, but it shakes like a jelly.

By Allrecipes Member
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
13 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 43 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk

  • 2 ¼ cups white sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup cornstarch

  • ¾ cup water

  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Directions

  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. Whisk until mixture has a uniform consistency.

  3. Pour cornstarch-water mixture into the saucepan and whisk until mixture thickens into a pudding, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the mixture into a bowl.

  4. Pour the strained mixture into a mold, pan, or individual serving glasses. Smooth out the surface and allow to cool about 15 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

Cook's Notes:

You can add more or less sugar to taste, the amount is just a guideline.

The traditional garnish is cinnamon, but you can use pretty much anything. Have fun with it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

470 Calories
21g Fat
74g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 470
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 18g 91%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 56g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 215mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.