Manjar de Coco or Tembleque (Caribbean Coconut Pudding) by keymav

Manjar de Coco or Tembleque (Caribbean Coconut Pudding)

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2 hr

Growing up, Manjar de Coco (Venezuela), Tembleque (Puerto Rico), or Coconut Pudding was my go-to dessert. Bursting with tropical flavours, and so simple to make it’s like a taste of the Caribbean in every bite. Grandma would spoil us with this soft, creamy, and oh-so-decadent preparation every special occasion. I’ve made a dairy-free version that’s just as luscious and delicious.

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4 servings

US

original

metric

Ingredients

500 ml coconut milk (freshly made or canned at 50% coconut works)

½ c caster sugar

¼ c cornstarch

½ tsp vanilla paste or extract

¼ tsp ground cinnamon

pinch of salt

(Optional lime zest)

Shredded toasted coconut

Directions

Step 1

In a medium pot combine the coconut milk, sugar, salt, vanilla and cinnamon

Step 2

Heat at medium heat until sugar dissolves and it starts to simmer

Step 3

Mix cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water.

Step 4

Add the cornstarch slushy to the coconut milk in a thin stream while mixing

Step 5

Continue cooking at medium heat until it thickens for 3-5 mins

Step 6

Transfer to ramekins and cover with cling film or baking paper to avoid forming a skin

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight

Step 8

Serve topped with toasted shredded coconut and Enjoy

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