The name tembleque comes from the Spanish language word “temblar,” which means to “tremble,” a reference to the wiggly, jiggly texture of this molded coconut pudding. This classic Puerto Rican dessert ...

Orange Cinnamon Coconut Pudding, a perfect vegan dessert for Easter. (Matthew Mead/The Associated Press) By J.M. HIRSCH A few weeks ago I stumbled upon a Hispanic bakery that changed my understanding ...

A: Coconut flan is made differently depending upon where in the Caribbean you find it. Arguably the best-known is tembleque ("temblor"), from Puerto Rico. (Goya even sells a box mix.) It is made with ...

Iris Orama has a cookbook that she has had since she was a little girl growing up in Lorain. “It’s an old, old cookbook. It’s worn-out. It’s a Puerto Rican cookbook. Some of the recipes and ...