Puerto Rican Tembleque Recipe

Puerto Rican Tembleque is a delicious and creamy coconut pudding that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can adjust the sweetness level or add different spices, such as vanilla or cloves. So, go ahead and give it a try. You won’t be disappointed!

Puerto Rican Tembleque Recipe

Tembleque is a creamy coconut pudding that's a popular dessert in Puerto Rico. This sweet and decadent treat is made with coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch and spices. It's often served chilled and makes a perfect ending to any meal.

5 from 1 vote

Add to Collection Go to Your Collections

URL has been copied successfully!

Pin Recipe Print Recipe

Not a Member? Join Meal Social to Save This Recipe & Create Collections!Sign Up in 1 minute to access FREE member's only features!

Already a member? Sign In

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Chilling Time: 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Puerto Rican

Servings 4 people

Calories 1640 kcal

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x

• 2 cup Coconut Milk
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• Unsweetened Coconut Flakes For Topping, Toasted (Optional)

Get Recipe Ingredients

Instructions

 

• In a saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
• Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thick and smooth.
• Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the mixture into a mixing bowl.
• Let the Tembleque cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
• When ready to serve, spoon the Tembleque into individual serving dishes.
• Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes, if desired.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1640kcalCarbohydrates: 176gProtein: 10gFat: 100gSaturated Fat: 90gSodium: 304mgFiber: 2gSugar: 82g

Keyword Puerto Rican Dessert, Puerto Rican Tembleque, Tembleque

Save This Recipe & Create CollectionsSign Up in 1 minute to access FREE member's only features!

Already a member? Sign In

Like Us on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/mealsocial