Coconut Mousse (Tembleque)
Servings
4people
Servings
4people
Ingredients
  • 1 (13.5-ounce can) cococnut milk
  • 1/2cup waterplus 1 tablespoon
  • 1/4cup cornstarch
  • 1/3cup natural cane sugar
  • 1/4teaspoon salt
  • 1/2teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • Toasted flaked coconut and orange slicesfor garnish
Instructions
  1. . Pour coconut milk into a heavy saucepan. Pour water into coconut-milk can, swish around, and add to saucepan, along with cornstarch, sugar, and salt; whisk until smooth. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon over medium heat until thickened, 5–7 minutes. Do not let it boil. Usually it is ready right before it starts boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in orange zest and let it rest for 2 minutes.
  2. Coat four ½-cup ramekins with cooking spray and divide coconut mixture among them. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Unmold and serve cold, decorated with coconut flakes and orange slices.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Mousse (Tembleque)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

PER SERVING: 165 cal, 5g fat (0g mono, 0g poly, 5g sat), 0mg chol, 0g protein, 23g carb, 0g fiber, 145mg sodium

 

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