Best 3 Tembleque De Coco Coconut Tembleque Recipes

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Delight your taste buds with the delectable Tembleque de Coco, a traditional Puerto Rican dessert that captivates hearts with its creamy, coconutty goodness. This delightful treat, also known as Coconut Tembleque, is a harmonious blend of fresh coconut, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

Indulge in the Classic Tembleque de Coco recipe, a straightforward guide to crafting this timeless dessert using pantry staples. Discover the secrets of achieving the perfect texture and taste, ensuring your tembleque is irresistibly creamy and bursting with coconut essence.

For those seeking a vegan alternative, the Vegan Tembleque de Coco recipe offers a delightful plant-based rendition of this classic treat. Using coconut milk and cornstarch as the base, this recipe delivers a rich and creamy texture that rivals its traditional counterpart.

If you're looking to elevate your tembleque experience, the Tembleque de Coco con Frutas recipe infuses this beloved dessert with a vibrant medley of tropical fruits. Pineapple, papaya, and mango add a burst of sweetness, color, and texture, transforming your tembleque into a tropical paradise.

Lastly, the Tembleque de Coco en Vasitos recipe presents a delightful single-serving option, perfect for individual indulgence or as a special touch to your dinner party. These elegant and convenient servings make it easy to savor the creamy coconut goodness of tembleque in a sophisticated and visually appealing manner.

No matter your preference, these Tembleque de Coco recipes offer a versatile and delicious treat that will delight coconut enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the magic of this Puerto Rican gem.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEMBLEQUE PUERTO RICAN COCONUT PUDDING



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My husband is Puerto Rican and wanted me to make this! 'Tembleque,' which means 'wiggly,' is a creamy coconut pudding.

Provided by Joanne Guzman

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
¾ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup cornstarch
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Stir coconut milk, sugar, and salt together in a saucepan. Spoon a few tablespoons of the coconut milk mixture into a small bowl and stir cornstarch into the mixture to dissolve; pour into the mixture in the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly; cook until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the coconut milk mixture into molds, cover each with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold and firm, 3 hours to 2 days.
  • Run a thin knife around the edges of the mold and invert onto a plate to remove putting. Garnish tops with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 24.7 g, Sodium 98 mg, Sugar 25 g

TEMBLEQUE DE COCO - COCONUT TEMBLEQUE



Tembleque de Coco - Coconut Tembleque image

Tembleque is a traditional dish served in Puerto Rico around the holiday season. It is jiggly and similar in texture to a panna cotta.

Provided by MKCortes (Latin Goddess)

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 5h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups coconut milk
1 ½ cups coconut cream
1 ½ cups evaporated milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup milk
1 cup cornstarch
⅔ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange blossom water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon lime zest
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine coconut milk, coconut cream, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a large saucepan.
  • Mix milk and cornstarch together in a bowl until dissolved; stir into coconut milk mixture. Add sugar, vanilla extract, orange blossom water, salt, and lime zest to coconut milk mixture; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until simmering and mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Lower heat to medium-low and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat, pour mixture into a deep 9-inch cake pan, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate until tembleque is chilled, at least 4 hours to overnight.
  • Remove tembleque from refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature, about 10 minutes. Dip bottom of pan in a bowl of warm water for 1 minute. Carefully separate tembleque from pan by running a thin knife around the edges. Place a serving dish on top of pan and invert tembleque onto dish; garnish with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 162.5 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

TEMBLEQUE (PUERTO RICAN STYLE COCONUT PUDDING)



Tembleque (Puerto Rican Style Coconut Pudding) image

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

7 ounces cream of coconut (approx 1/2 can)
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup cornstarch
4 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla
ground cinnamon, and or flaked coconut

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!

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have coconut milk, you can use canned coconut milk instead.
  • Be sure to strain the coconut milk before using it to remove any lumps.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent the tembleque from sticking.
  • Stir the tembleque constantly while it is cooking to prevent it from curdling.
  • Once the tembleque has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before pouring it into a mold.
  • Refrigerate the tembleque for at least 4 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Tembleque de coco 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. With its creamy texture and sweet coconut flavor, tembleque de coco is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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