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Tembleque
A Puerto Rican coconut pudding set with cornstarch, lightly sweet and served chilled with cinnamon.
Easy⏱️ 22 min📖 1 min readServes 6~230 kcal🇵🇷 Puerto Rican🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 12 min cook
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 22 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the pudding
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Coconut milk
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Cornstarch
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
For serving
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk 1 cup of the coconut milk with the cornstarch until smooth.
- 2
Put the remaining coconut milk, granulated sugar, and salt in a pot.
- 3
Add the starch mixture to the pot and stir constantly over medium heat.
- 4
Cook the mixture for 10 minutes, until glossy and thick.
10 min10:00 - 5
Divide the pudding among moistened bowls.
- 6
When it reaches room temperature, chill it in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
3 hr180:00 - 7
Sprinkle cinnamon on top and serve cold.
💡 Tip: Dissolve the starch completely in cold coconut milk; if it is added dry to the hot pot, small lumps remain.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve tembleque cold in small bowls, topped with cinnamon and optional orange zest.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
2
g protein
34
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 3%Carbs 58%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tembleque make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tembleque take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 12 minutes; 22 minutes in total.Is Tembleque difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tembleque have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 2g, carbs: 34g, fat: 10g.Is Tembleque allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Tembleque belong to?
This recipe belongs to Puerto Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Tembleque need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
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