Tembleque de Coco: Coconut Pudding
Creamy, jiggly, and delicious, this Caribbean coconut recipe is rich and smooth, perfect for a special occasion.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- ½cup cornstarch
- ½cup sugar
- ¼teaspoon salt
- 4cups full-fat coconut milk (from about two 14-ounce cans)
- Garnish: ground cinnamon, toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
In a saucepan, mix together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt.Step 3
Whisk in the coconut milk and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and is thoroughly cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.Step 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the pudding into individual dessert cups or ramekins.Step 5
Allow the pudding to cool off a bit before placing it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.Step 6
Garnish with ground cinnamon and/or toasted coconut flakes before serving.