Tembleque Choco-Coco Recipe

Tembleque Choco-Coco Recipe

  • 6 (14 ounce) cans lite coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6 cinnamon sticks, plus additional for garnish
  • 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 ounces pre-melted unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/3 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 2 ounces pre-melted unsweetened chocolate
  • 3 ounces shredded toasted coconut
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1 pint raspberries
  1. Combine the coconut milk, salt, 11/2 cups of SPLENDA(R) Granulated Sweetener, vanilla, and cinnamon sticks in a 4-6 quart pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine cornstarch and 1 cup water in a small mixing bowl, stirring until dissolved.
  3. Add the cornstarch mixture to the simmering coconut milk. Stir until well combined and a creamy consistency is reached. Divide the mixture into 2 bowls. Add 4 oz. of unsweetened chocolate and the remaining 1/3 cup SPLENDA(R) Granulated Sweetener to one half, mixing until well combined.
  4. Pour or spoon the two mixtures into dessert glasses, alternating white and chocolate layers. Cover with cellophane, refrigerate overnight.
  5. Toast 3 oz of shredded coconut on a baking sheet in a 400 degree F oven for 6 – 10 minutes until brown or in non-stick pan over medium heat until done.
  6. Garnish with a dollop of chocolate. Add mint leaves, raspberries and cinnamon stick. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.