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Tembleque I
Photo: Jonas Ducker

Tembleque I

7 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

799
Calories
16g
Protein
28g
Fat
118g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • (A)
  • 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • (B)
  • 1 tsp vanilla flavor

Directions

1

Blend all ingredients included in (A) thoroughly. Cook in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens. Add the vanilla, stir and remove from heat.

2

Pour in individual dessert cups or a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon or ground nutmeg when serving.

3

Category:Puerto Rican Recipes

4

Category:Puerto Rican Desserts

Recipe sourced from fandom

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