Tembleque Recipe

Tembleque is a thick delicious cinnamon flavored coconut custard. Tembleque means to "wiggly" or "shake" which makes sense as this treat has a jello like consistency!

Ingredients

To make this delicious treat, you will need individual dessert cups, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of cornstartch, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 4 cups of coconut milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and cinnamon for garnish and taste.

Preparation

  • Start by combining sugar, cornstartch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in all the coconut milk.
  • Turn on the burner to medium heat, then add the vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon to the mixture.
  • Whisk continuously until the mixture begins to boil, while boiling, whisk softly for a few minutes until the mixture becomes thick.
  • Remove the mixture from heat, and pour into the individual dessert cups.
  • Then shake the molds and lightly tap them on the counter to release air bubbles. Cover the desserts and allow them to cool in room tempurature.
  • Refigerate for 4 hours, or until set, depedning on the size mold chosen
  • Top with cinnamon and coconut flakes for more flavor!
  • Jello is easy to make, but tembleque is easy and packed with a coconut cinnamon flavor everyone is sure to enjoy!