tembleque (coconut pudding)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ana Santiago
Rochester, NY

In Puerto Rico this is a very popular dessert. Pronounced tem-bleh-ke ...which means "jiggly". Feels good going down the throat..LOL! This recipe is from Goya Foods.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For tembleque (coconut pudding)

  • 2 can
    (13.5 oz each) goya coconut milk
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • ground cinnamon for garnish

How To Make tembleque (coconut pudding)

  • 1
    In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine coconut milk,sugar, cornstarch and salt, stirring to dissolve cornstarch. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil and is smooth & thick, about 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Pour into 6 (4 oz. molds) cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • 3
    To unmold, run thin knife around edge, invert to serving plate ( or serve in molds if you like). Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!

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