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Tembleque is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert made primarily from coconut milk, cornstarch, and sugar. The name "tembleque" is derived from the Spanish word "temblar," which means "to tremble," referring to its gelatin-like consistency.

Ingredients

The basic ingredients for tembleque include:

Preparation

To prepare tembleque, the coconut milk is mixed with cornstarch and sugar in a saucepan. The mixture is heated over medium heat while stirring constantly until it thickens. Once thickened, the mixture is poured into molds and allowed to cool. After cooling, it is refrigerated until set. Before serving, tembleque is often garnished with ground cinnamon.

Variations

While the traditional recipe is quite simple, variations of tembleque may include additional flavors such as orange blossom water, lemon zest, or nutmeg. Some recipes may also incorporate shredded coconut for added texture.

Cultural Significance

Tembleque is a popular dessert during the Christmas season in Puerto Rico, often served alongside other traditional dishes such as arroz con dulce and coquito. It is a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine and is enjoyed by many for its creamy texture and rich coconut flavor.

References

External Links

[Puerto Rican Desserts: Tembleque Recipe](https://www.example.com/tembleque-recipe)

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-'''Tembleque''' is a traditional [[pudding]] from [[Puerto Rico]], made primarily from [[coconut milk]]. The name "tembleque" is derived from the Spanish word "temblar", which means "to tremble", reflecting the jiggly nature of the dessert.
-==Ingredients and Preparation==
+{{Infobox dessert
-The main ingredients of Tembleque include coconut milk, [[sugar]], [[cornstarch]], [[salt]], and [[cinnamon]]. The preparation involves combining the ingredients, except for the cinnamon, in a saucepan and cooking them over medium heat until the mixture thickens. The mixture is then poured into a mold or individual serving dishes and refrigerated until it sets. The dessert is typically garnished with a dusting of ground cinnamon before serving.
+| name = Tembleque
+| image = <!-- Image removed -->
+| caption = A traditional serving of Tembleque
+| country = Puerto Rico
+| course = Dessert
+| type = Pudding
+| main_ingredient = [[Coconut milk]], [[cornstarch]], [[sugar]]
+}}
-==Cultural Significance==
+'''Tembleque''' is a traditional [[Puerto Rican cuisine|Puerto Rican]] [[dessert]] made primarily from [[coconut milk]], [[cornstarch]], and [[sugar]]. The name "tembleque" is derived from the Spanish word "temblar," which means "to tremble," referring to its gelatin-like consistency.
-Tembleque is particularly popular during the [[Christmas]] season in Puerto Rico, but it is enjoyed year-round. It is often served at family gatherings and festive occasions. Despite its Puerto Rican origins, the dessert has gained popularity in other parts of the [[Caribbean]] and in the [[United States]].
-==Variations==
+== Ingredients ==
-While the traditional Tembleque recipe is quite simple, there are many variations. Some recipes include additional flavors such as [[vanilla]], [[lime zest]], or [[rum]]. There are also vegan versions of the dessert, which are made without any animal products.
+The basic ingredients for tembleque include:
+* [[Coconut milk]]
+* [[Cornstarch]]
+* [[Sugar]]
+* [[Salt]]
+* [[Vanilla extract]]
+* [[Ground cinnamon]]
+== Preparation ==
+To prepare tembleque, the [[coconut milk]] is mixed with [[cornstarch]] and [[sugar]] in a saucepan. The mixture is heated over medium heat while stirring constantly until it thickens. Once thickened, the mixture is poured into molds and allowed to cool. After cooling, it is refrigerated until set. Before serving, tembleque is often garnished with [[ground cinnamon]].
+== Variations ==
+While the traditional recipe is quite simple, variations of tembleque may include additional flavors such as [[orange blossom water]], [[lemon zest]], or [[nutmeg]]. Some recipes may also incorporate [[shredded coconut]] for added texture.
+== Cultural Significance ==
+Tembleque is a popular dessert during the [[Christmas]] season in [[Puerto Rico]], often served alongside other traditional dishes such as [[arroz con dulce]] and [[coquito]]. It is a staple in [[Puerto Rican cuisine]] and is enjoyed by many for its creamy texture and rich coconut flavor.
-==See Also==
+== See Also ==
+* [[Puerto Rican cuisine]]
 * [[Coconut milk]]
-* [[Puerto Rican cuisine]]
+* [[Pudding]]
-* [[Christmas in Puerto Rico]]
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
+== External Links ==
+* [Puerto Rican Desserts: Tembleque Recipe](https://www.example.com/tembleque-recipe)
 [[Category:Puerto Rican cuisine]]
 [[Category:Desserts]]
 [[Category:Coconut dishes]]
-{{puerto-rico-food-stub}}
+[[Category:Puddings]]
-{{food-stub}}