🍮 Vegan Tembleque (Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding)

 


🍮 Vegan Tembleque (Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding)

Total Time: 15 mins (+ chill time) | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Serves: 4–6

Tembleque is basically the Puerto Rican version of panna cotta, but way better (don’t @ me). It’s rich, creamy, wiggly, and lightly spiced with cinnamon. Traditionally made with coconut milk, it’s already dairy-free—but this version keeps it simple, fully vegan, and just sweet enough to hit that dessert craving without a sugar crash.

🛒 Ingredients:

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Combine the base:
    In a saucepan, whisk together both cans of coconut milk, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon until fully combined. Keep the heat off for now.

  2. Add cornstarch:
    Whisk in the cornstarch before turning on the heat to avoid lumps. Make sure it’s smooth-smooth—no gritty bits allowed!

  3. Cook it slow:
    Turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly (yes, keep stirring!), until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like texture—about 7–10 minutes.

  4. Pour & chill:
    Remove from heat and pour into small ramekins or a lightly greased mold. Smooth the tops with a spatula and let it cool slightly before refrigerating.

  5. Set it up:
    Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours or until fully set and jiggly like flan.

  6. Serve:
    Unmold (if you're feeling fancy) or serve straight from the dish. Dust with cinnamon or top with a little toasted coconut.

🧠 Mom Tips:

  • 🕰 Make ahead: This is the dessert to make a day in advance. It only gets better after sitting.

  • ❄️ Cool it fast: Press a piece of parchment or wax paper onto the surface to avoid the pudding “skin” while it cools.

  • 🍫 Flavor flip: Want a twist? Add a splash of orange blossom water or top with vegan chocolate shavings for an elevated vibe.

🥣 Why I Love It:

Tembleque feels luxurious but is made with pantry staples and zero stress. It’s creamy, cool, and doesn’t require baking—hello summer win. My kids call it “jiggly coconut flan,” and I’ll take that. It’s tradition without the dairy drama.


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