Tembleque

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 13 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Templeque puertorriqueno (temblar means to shake) is a delicious wobbly coconut pudding from Puerto Rico that has a jelly-like consistency.

Ingredients

2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 1/4 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Directions

1 Combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl. Whisk until mixture has a uniform consistency.
3 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.
4 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.