Tembleque

Templeque puertorriqueno (temblar means to shake) is a delicious wobbly coconut pudding from Puerto Rico that has a jelly-like consistency.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 470 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup water
• 2.25 cups white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl. Whisk until mixture has a uniform consistency.

Step 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.

Step 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.