Tembleque is a traditional Puerto Rican coconut pudding dessert with a smooth, creamy texture and a rich, sweet flavor that has been enjoyed for generations. Made with fresh coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and spices like cinnamon and vanilla, tembleque is a delightful treat that is often served chilled and garnished with cinnamon or grated coconut. This dessert is not only a beloved classic in Puerto Rican cuisine but also a symbol of the island's rich culinary heritage.
In this article, we will explore the delectable world of tembleque and present a collection of carefully curated recipes that showcase the versatility and diversity of this beloved dessert. From the classic tembleque recipe that captures the essence of this traditional treat to innovative variations that incorporate unique ingredients and flavors, our recipes will guide you in creating a variety of tembleques that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
**Recipes included in this article:**
1. **Classic Puerto Rican Tembleque**: A step-by-step guide to making the traditional tembleque recipe using fresh coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and spices like cinnamon and vanilla.
2. **Tembleque de Coco con Maíz**: A delightful twist on the classic tembleque that incorporates fresh corn kernels for a unique texture and a burst of sweetness.
3. **Tembleque de Coco con Queso Crema**: A creamy and indulgent variation of tembleque that combines coconut milk, cream cheese, and condensed milk for a rich and velvety dessert.
4. **Tembleque de Calabaza**: A flavorful and nutritious tembleque made with roasted pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
5. **Tembleque con Berries**: A refreshing and vibrant tembleque that incorporates a medley of fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for a pop of color and flavor.
TEMBLEQUE (PUERTO RICAN COCONUT PUDDING)
One of the most popular desserts in Puerto Rico, tembleque gets its name from the Spanish word for "tremble," which refers to the wiggly, jiggly texture of this molded pudding. Made with coconut milk thickened with cornstarch, the pudding is both vegan and gluten-free, making it a perfect choice when entertaining family and friends.
Provided by Alejandra Ramos
Categories dessert
Time 4h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease eight 4-ounce molds or one large 4-cup mold (you can use ramekins, baking pans, custard cups, etc.) with a spritz of baking spray or coconut oil. Stir together the coconut milk, salt and sugar and stir in a medium saucepan over medium-high until the sugar dissolves.
- Transfer 1 cup of the warm coconut milk to a medium bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch to create a smooth slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry back into the pan and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and pudding-like, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared molds and let cool at room temperature for 20 minutes before loosely covering with plastic wrap and refrigerating.
- Chill until set, at least 4 hours. To serve, run a thin wet knife along the edges of the molds, then carefully invert onto a plate or plates. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.
TEMBLEQUE (PUERTO RICAN STYLE COCONUT PUDDING)
This is one of the recipes that remind me of my childhood. This pudding is a very common Puerto Rican dessert. To describe it I would say that is a creamy coconut pudding, topped with cinnamon and delicious.
Provided by chef FIFI
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan combine milk and cream of coconut,corn starch,vanilla and sugar mix very well.
- Stir constantly on medium high until mixture begins to boil and gets thick.
- Let boil a couple more minutes still keep stirring, then you can either pour into individual dessert cups or a mold.
- Let cool on tabletop, then refrigerate.
- Top with garnish.
- Enjoy!
TEMBLEQUE
The name of this Puerto Rican dessert comes from the word temblar, which means to shake. It's usually described as a coconut pudding, but it shakes like a jelly.
Provided by naskasrod
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 2h43m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl. Whisk until mixture has a uniform consistency.
- Pour cornstarch-water mixture into the saucepan and whisk until mixture thickens into a pudding, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the mixture into a bowl.
- Pour the strained mixture into a mold, pan, or individual serving glasses. Smooth out the surface and allow to cool about 15 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.7 g, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 56.3 g
TEMBLEQUE (COCONUT PUDDING)
The journalist and cookbook author Von Diaz cooked her way through the classic Puerto Rican cookbook, Cocina Criolla, about six years ago, eventually using the experience as a jumping off point for her own cookbook, "Coconuts and Collards." Her recipe for tembleque, the delicious coconut-milk pudding set with cornstarch and chilled in the fridge, is simple, but it does involve one laborious task: making coconut milk from scratch. As Diaz notes in her book, the effort is greatly rewarded - fresh coconut milk is infinitely more complex, floral and delicious than the kind that comes in a can. Mature coconuts, the ones ideal for making coconut milk, should be brown, hairy and very heavy. If you shake them around, you should be able to hear the water inside. (That said, you can absolutely use canned if you like; just cut the sugar back to a half cup.)
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To make fresh coconut milk, extract the coconut water and coconut meat from the coconut: Hammer a screwdriver into the coconut's three eyes, and pour the coconut water through a fine-mesh strainer into a blender. Wrap the coconut in a towel to balance it, and crack it open with a hammer or the dull side of cleaver. Remove the tough outer shell, then use a vegetable peeler to remove any remaining brown skin on the coconut meat. Rinse the meat thoroughly, then roughly chop it. Add 2 cups coconut meat and 3 1/2 cups hot water to the blender, and process. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing at coconut solids with the back of a spoon. Wrap the solids in a piece of cheesecloth, and squeeze firmly with your hands to get every last bit of liquid out. (Reserve coconut solids for another use.)
- In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt, and mix together with a whisk. Lightly whisk the coconut milk if it has separated, then whisk 4 cups coconut milk into the cornstarch mixture. Add the orange-blossom water.
- Put the saucepan over medium-high heat, and whisk until the mixture starts to thicken. Lower the heat to medium-low, and continue stirring until a few bubbles start to appear and break on the surface and the mixture is just barely boiling. Remove from heat and immediately pour into 10 dry ramekins, using a scant half cup for each portion.
- Allow it to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until completely cold. Use a small palette knife to release the edges, and tip the tembleque out onto serving dishes (or, alternately, serve directly out of ramekins). Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 718, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 54 grams, Sodium 131 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams
TEMBLEQUE LATTE
For all my Puerto Rican relatives and friends, this recipe will tantalize your taste buds and give you the wonderful flavor and creaminess of tembleque in a pinch. Coconut infused coffee and cinnamon delights when mixed with steamed milk.
Provided by ELKEHINZE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir espresso and coconut syrup together in a mug.
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until just beginning to boil, about 5 minutes; stir warm milk into espresso mixture. Sprinkle latte with cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 69.3 mg, Sugar 32 g
PUERTORICAN COCONUT CUSTARD: "TEMBLEQUE"
Steps:
- In a blender whirl all ingredients until smooth Pour into a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat. Simmer until thickened; about 4 minutes. pour into small individuals molds. Cover. Refrigerate overnight.
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh coconut milk, you can use canned coconut milk, but be sure to use full-fat coconut milk.
- Make sure the cornstarch is dissolved completely in the milk before adding it to the pot. This will help prevent lumps from forming.
- Bring the coconut milk mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
- Pour the thickened coconut milk mixture into a mold and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- To unmold the tembleque, dip the mold briefly in hot water, then invert the mold onto a plate.
- Serve the tembleque chilled, garnished with cinnamon or grated coconut.
Conclusion:
Tembleque is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give tembleque a try!
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