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Tembleque / Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding

Whether you’re from the Caribbean and want to have a taste of home this holiday season, or you simply have a love of tropical foods and want to include them in your holiday menu, these delicious Caribbean holiday desserts are sure to satisfy. This list of carefully selected traditional recipes includes cakes, puddings, dessert bread, and even ice cream. When it’s time to eat, just remember to save some room for dessert 😉

1. Tembleque (Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding)

Tembleque is a sweet and mild coconut dessert from Puerto Rico resembling pudding or gelatin. The name literally translates to “jiggle” and when you try it you’ll see why! This delicious dessert only requires a handful of ingredients and about 5 minutes of active cooking time. Try this authentic tembleque recipe.

2. Grenadian Nutmeg Ice Cream

Flavorful and delightfully aromatic nutmeg is showcased in velvety nutmeg ice cream from the “spice isle”, Grenada. For the best flavor, use freshly ground nutmeg. Try this simple nutmeg ice cream recipe, no ice cream machine required.

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Grenadian Nutmeg Ice Cream

3. Cake de Ron (Cuban Rum Cake)

Cuba’s version of rum cake, cake de ron, is different from other rum cakes commonly made throughout the Caribbean. You won’t find any rum-soaked fruits in this super moist Bundt cake, but with lemon zest, banana liquor, and of course plenty of nice dark rum, the flavors are complex and delicious. Try this traditional cake de ron recipe.

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Cake de Ron / Cuban Rum Cake

4. Jamaican Black Cake (Christmas Fruit Cake)

Jamaican black cake, or christmas pudding, is a spiced cake made with a combination of raisins, cherries, prunes, and other fruits. This classic holiday dessert has endless variations, and surely no two households make it exactly the same way. Most recipes call for soaking the dried fruits in wine and/or rum for up to a year before baking. Try this classic Jamaican black cake recipe.

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Black Cake / Christmas Fruit Cake / Jamaican Christmas Pudding (Courtesy @jehancancook | Instagram)

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Coconut Bread - St. Kitts and Nevis Recipes - Caribbean Recipes

Throughout the Caribbean where coconut trees abound, each island has its own unique variations of coconut bread. This simple and sweet version with shredded coconut and cinnamon comes from St. Kitts and Nevis.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8″ x 4″ loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla in a bowl.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder and cinnamon into a separate, large bowl. Add sugar and coconut and stir until just combined.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and gradually stir in the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Add melted butter and stir until mixture is just smooth (do not over-mix).
  6. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Set aside in the pan for 5 minutes to cool, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Serve in thick slices.

Adapted from Nevis Blog

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Tembleque - Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding - Puerto Rican Recipes - Caribbean Recipes

Tembleque is a sweet and mild coconut dessert from Puerto Rico resembling pudding or gelatin. The name literally translates to “jiggle” and when you try it you’ll see why! This delicious dessert only requires a handful of ingredients and about 5 minutes of active cooking time.

(Serves 12)

  • 4 cups coconut milk
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. orange blossom water (optional)
  • ground cinnamon, to taste
  1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat whisk together the cornstarch in 1/4 cup coconut milk until it’s completely mixed with no lumps.
  2. Add the rest of the coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Stir constantly and reduce the heat to low as it begins to thicken. Continue stirring, constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Immediately pour into wet molds, pans or cups. Allow to cool, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Carefully separate the tembleque from the mold using a knife and turn it over onto a dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Adapted from El Boricua

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