Best 7 Tembleque Latte Recipes

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**Tembleque Latte: A Taste of Puerto Rican Tradition in a Coffee Cup**

Discover the delightful fusion of Puerto Rican heritage and coffee culture with Tembleque Latte. This unique beverage combines the creamy texture of tembleque, a traditional coconut pudding, with the rich aroma of espresso, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors. Indulge in the authentic Puerto Rican recipe, featuring homemade tembleque and freshly brewed coffee, or explore variations that incorporate condensed milk, cinnamon, and even a touch of rum for an extra kick. Whether you prefer a classic or a creative twist, the Tembleque Latte is sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Puerto Rico. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of this beloved Caribbean island, one sip at a time.

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

TEMBLEQUE (COCONUT PUDDING)



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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

4 pounds coconut (about 1 or 2 whole mature coconuts, or 2 cups fresh coconut meat)
1/2 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon orange-blossom water
Ground cinnamon, for garnish

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 DE COCO - COCONUT TEMBLEQUE



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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 WITH MANGO-KUMQUAT RELISH



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This delicious recipe is courtesy of Carmen Gonzalez.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups canned coconut milk
1/2 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange blossom water
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Mango-Kumquat Relish, for garnish
Mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse six 6-ounce ramekins under running water. Place on a baking sheet; set aside.
  • Place 3/4 cup coconut milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan; stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Add remaining coconut milk, sugar, orange blossom water, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  • When mixture starts to thicken, reduce heat and continue cooking until it coats the back of a spoon, 8 to 9 minutes. Immediately pour mixture into prepared ramekins. Refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, until cooled completely and set, at least 3 hours.
  • Invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Top each tembleque with mango-kumquat relish and garnish with a mint leaves. Serve immediately.

TEMBLEQUE (PUERTO RICAN STYLE COCONUT PUDDING)



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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!

TEMBLEQUE



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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

2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup cornstarch
¾ cup water
1 pinch ground cinnamon

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 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 (PUERTO RICAN COCONUT PUDDING)



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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

Nonstick baking spray or coconut oil, for greasing
4 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk (full-fat, please!)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup vegan granulated sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
Ground cinnamon, for serving

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.

Tips:

  • For the creamiest tembleque latte, use full-fat coconut milk.
  • If you don't have coconut milk, you can use another type of plant-based milk, such as almond milk or oat milk.
  • To make your latte extra creamy, add a scoop of coconut whipped cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top.
  • If you like your latte sweeter, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to taste.
  • For a more decadent latte, add a shot of espresso or a scoop of coffee grounds to the blender.
  • Tembleque latte can be served hot or cold. For a refreshing iced latte, blend the ingredients with ice cubes and pour over ice.

Conclusion:

Tembleque latte is a delicious and easy-to-make drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover tembleque, and it is also a healthy and refreshing alternative to coffee or tea. With its creamy texture and sweet coconut flavor, tembleque latte is sure to become a favorite drink for everyone.

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