A Walk Around Puerto Rico: The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining a coconut flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener that can add flavor.

toasted coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar content.

Whisk together the dry ingredients: cornstarch, sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Mix in the coconut milk.

Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens.

Pour the mixture into molds.

Let it cool down.

Refrigerate until set.

Garnish with coconut flakes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens