Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of creamy coconut rice pudding, a comforting dessert that’s both rich and versatile. This recipe offers a taste of tropical paradise with its smooth texture and subtle sweetness, perfect for a cozy treat or a refreshing chilled dessert. Customize with your favorite toppings for a truly personal touch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice (medium-grain)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut (optional topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (cashews or almonds, optional topping)
- 1/2 cup fresh tropical fruits (mango or pineapple, optional topping)
Instructions
- Rinse medium-grain rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, stir together coconut milk, whole milk, rice, sugar, and salt.
- Heat over medium flame until mixture reaches a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low; cook gently, stirring every few minutes for 25–30 minutes until rice is tender and pudding is thick and velvety.
- Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- Cover the pot and let the rice pudding rest off heat for 5 minutes.
- Spoon into bowls; garnish with toasted coconut, fresh fruit, or chopped nuts as desired.
Notes
- Can be served warm or chilled.
- Optional: Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes and cinnamon for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg