Tembleque is a Puerto Rican coconut pudding made with cooked coconut milk thickened with cornstarch, chilled in a mold, and garnished with cinnamon.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
395 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir together coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons coconut milk mixture into a small bowl and stir in cornstarch until dissolved; pour into the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil while stirring constantly; cook until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Pour into molds, cover each with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold and firm, 3 hours to 2 days.
Step 3
Run a thin knife around the edges of each mold; invert onto serving plates. Garnish tops with cinnamon.
