Puerto Rican Coconut Dessert
Desserts

Puerto Rican Coconut Dessert

CARNATION® MILKS
Puerto Rican Coconut Dessert
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
10 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
10 servings

A traditional Christmas favorite, this delectable chilled coconut pudding has a firm but shakable consistency. In Spanish it’s called Tembleque, which means “to shake.” Sprinkle cinnamon over the top just before slicing for a classic presentation.

Puerto Rican Coconut Dessert is a delightful holiday treat that will make your festivities even more special. This easy-to-make dessert by CARNATION® MILKS features a luscious blend of coconut and the rich flavors of NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, embodying the essence of coconut evaporated milk recipes. With its characteristic firm but trembly texture, this pudding brings both visual appeal and a delightful feel to the palate.

Ideal for all skill levels, this dessert is particularly fitting for Christmas and Mother’s Day celebrations. Before serving, a dusting of ground cinnamon powder for garnish adds an aromatic and visually pleasing finish, marrying tradition with taste.

Perfect for Caribbean cuisine enthusiasts and those celebrating Hispanic Heritage Day, this tembleque provides a taste of Puerto Rican flavor that’s both genuine and heartwarming. Whether you’re making it for a holiday gathering or a simple family dessert, Puerto Rican Coconut Dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

INGREDIENTS

KEY INGREDIENTS

A can of Evaporated Milk with an image of evaporated milk pouring onto a white spatula.

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Canned Milk

(12 oz)

MAKE IT

Instrucciones En Español

Step 1

Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup water in small bowl. Combine remaining water, evaporated milk, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime peel and vanilla extract in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook on medium- high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken. Reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking, stirring vigorously, until mixture boils. Let boil for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Discard lime peel.

Step 2

Rinse 4-cup gelatin mold or 9-inch glass pie plate in cold water (leave a very thin film of water on inside of mold). Pour mixture into mold. Let cool. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until set.

Step 3

To Unmold: Run point of knife around top of mold. Dip mold into large pan of warm water for 15 to 20 seconds. Lift from water. Place serving platter on top of pan. Invert mold and platter together. Shake slightly to loosen. Gently remove mold. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder before serving.

Step 4

Note: Can serve in individual dessert dishes instead of mold.

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