Dulce De Tembleque (tembleque Treat)

Dulce de Tembleque, also known as Tembleque Treat, is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert that is creamy, sweet, and delicious. This coconut pudding is a popular treat during the holiday season and is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Dulce De Tembleque (tembleque Treat)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the mixture into individual serving dishes and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
  5. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
7g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Saucepan Whisk Serving dishes

Tools

Refrigerator

Serving suggestions

Serve chilled for best results.

Tips & tricks

For a tropical twist, you can add a splash of rum to the mixture before refrigerating.

Cost

$5