Flan v. Tembleque

I am reading Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell in preparation to see the Julie and Julia movie next month.

For those of you, who aren’t familiar with the book, it’s based on a blog created by Julie Powell.

The book is sumptuous; it’s written superbly, intelligent and funny. While reading about Powell’s fear of eggs (sorry, you will have to read the book) it reminded me of my dislike of Flan.

Flan, “Crème caramel, or caramel custard is a rich custard dessert with a layer of soft caramel on top, as opposed to crème brûlée, which is custard with a hard caramel top.”

Some might consider this Latina blasphemy, but the runny texture makes my stomach flop.

I prefer coconut pudding or Tembleque as Puerto Ricans call the light coconut custard that shakes like Jell-O. Jiggle it, baby!

Here’s an easy recipe: www.recipezaar.com/Tembleque

If you like to follow food blogs, here’s a lovely one with awesome recipes and photos:
Laylita.com

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