10 Reviews of Tembleque (Puerto Rican Style Coconut Pudding)

From: latinmargarita

On Apr 20, 2005

I am Puert Rican, and I know how this is supposed to taste. It is very easy to make with this recipe, but it isn't sweet enough. Maybe 3/4 of a cup of sugar, should suffice. Also, instead of sprinkling the coconut flakes on top, try dropping them in while cooking.

From: Crafty Lady 13

On Sep 17, 2007

This was a very good pudding dessert. It did have a texture more like jello. I added about 1/4 sweetened coconut flakes to the pudding while it was cooking. I also added about a teaspoon of coconut extract. I really liked it while it was still warm and more of a pudding consistency, but the it still tasted good after it had chilled.

From: VegetarianChef

On Oct 24, 2004

Great tasting, and easy to make.

From: survivedbrooklyn

On Apr 19, 2005

Wonderful pudding. Very easy to make and tasty!

From: Petluver Chef

On Mar 18, 2007

My hubby (who is Puerto Rican) says it is spot on. Even my picky 5 year old loved it.

From: Chef Cosmopolitan

On Sep 16, 2007

It's one of my favorite dessert. If you try, you will love it!

From: Beautyeyes11

On Aug 17, 2004

From: Chef #708503

On Dec 30, 2007

It was good but like jello

From: J-Lynn

On Apr 1, 2006

This is good and I'll make it again, with some changes. For one, when it thickens I think it's best to remove it from the heat, not keep stirring. I had a stiff, jello-y texture; it served up like "slabs" of pudding. I also added a splash of coconut flavoring; the flavor ended up being pretty tasty, but not unlike a rice pudding without the rice.

From: Chef #1162041

On Feb 8, 2009

I am Puerto Rican and my mom used to make this when I was a child. I think that it was a good idea to include it on this website! Also, I agree that putting coconut in while cooking may help. Thanks for the recipe!