Tembleque Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tembleque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar, divided, plus; 1 tablespoon sugar, divided (reduced from 2 tablespoons); 1/2 cup arrowroot (subbed for cornstarch); 20 ounces coconut cream; 6 ounces coconut milk; 2 teaspoons orange zest (original recipe specified the zest of a whole orange); 1 pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (reduced from 1 teaspoon); 1/2 teaspoon rose water; 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar, divided, plus
1 tablespoon sugar, divided (reduced from 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup arrowroot (subbed for cornstarch)
20 ounces coconut cream
6 ounces coconut milk
2 teaspoons orange zest (original recipe specified the zest of a whole orange)
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (reduced from 1 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon rose water
1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water

1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup of the sugar and the arrowroot. Whisk in the coconut cream, coconut milk and salt, then set over medium heat. Whisk until simmering and thickened-do not boil! Reduce heat if necessary.
2
Remove from the stove and stir in the orange zest, rose water and orange blossom water. Pour the pudding into a 9-by-9-inch baking dish or individual ramekins. (I used ramekins).
3
In a small bowl or cup, mix together the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar with the cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture over the pudding, then cover and refrigerate until set and completely chilled, about 2 hours.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, divided, plus, 1 tablespoon sugar, divided (reduced from 2 tablespoons), 1/2 cup arrowroot (subbed for cornstarch), 20 ounces coconut cream, and more.

Yes, Tembleque falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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