Dessert
Vegan + Vegetarian

Tembleque


Prep: mins
Cook: 15 mins
Servings: 4-6

Thanksgiving was not always a traditional holiday in Puerto Rico – but as more Puerto Rican families called the US home, they began celebrating the holiday, but in their own unique way. One of the most delicious items that embodies Puerto Rican Thanksgiving is Tembleque – which means ‘ wiggly” – a creamy coconut pudding that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 can of cream of coconut
  • 1cups organic milk
  • 1cup cornstarch 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla  
  • Coconut flakes and cinnamon to taste for garnish
Nutritional Info
Nutrition InfoPerServingDaily%
Calories45323%
Fat (g)1625%
Saturated Fat (g)1468%
Carbohydrates (g)7224%
Protein (g)611%
Sugars (g)560%
Fiber (g)01%

Preparation

  1. In a saucepan combine organic milk, cream of coconut, corn starch, vanilla, and sugar. Mix very well.
  2. Stir constantly on medium high until mixture begins to boil and gets thick.
  3. Let boil a couple more minutes, while still keep stirring.
  4. Either pour into individual dessert cups or a mold. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate.
  5. Top with garnish before serving.

Tembleque

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