Tembleque Puerto Rican Style Coconut Pudding
Experience a taste of the tropics with Tembleque, a creamy Puerto Rican-style coconut pudding that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like rich coconut milk, silky cornstarch, and fragrant vanilla, this dairy-free dessert comes together in just 15 minutes of cooking time. Its smooth, velvety texture is perfectly complemented by a dusting of warm ground cinnamon on top. Ideal for serving in individual cups or family-style, Tembleque is an effortlessly elegant treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or craving a quick tropical-inspired dessert, this traditional Puerto Rican recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean. Chill, serve cold, and prepare for everyone to be asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Coconut milk
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Cinnamon (ground, optional for topping)
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, water, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until no lumps remain.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk to prevent sticking and clumping.
After 5–7 minutes, the mixture will begin to thicken. Lower the heat to medium-low and continue stirring until the mixture is thick and smooth, about another 5–7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or a single lightly greased 8x8-inch glass dish for family-style serving. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
Allow the pudding to cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3–4 hours to fully set.
Once chilled, remove from the refrigerator. If desired, sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for an authentic finish.
Serve cold and enjoy this traditional Puerto Rican dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 713 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.2 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 669 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
