Toasted Coconut Rice Pudding (Printable Version)

Creamy rice cooked with toasted coconut, vanilla, and cinnamon offering rich tropical flavors.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup Arborio rice

→ Coconut & Dairy

02 - 1 can (13.5 fl oz) full-fat coconut milk
03 - 2 cups whole milk or unsweetened almond milk

→ Sweeteners

04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

→ Flavorings

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
10 - Fresh mango or pineapple slices

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the shredded coconut, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, mix together the rice, coconut milk, whole milk, sugar, toasted shredded coconut, salt, and cinnamon.
03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
04 - Lower the heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30 to 35 minutes until the rice is tender and the pudding has a creamy consistency. Add additional milk if needed.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the pudding rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
06 - Serve warm or chilled, garnished with toasted coconut flakes and fresh tropical fruit as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms simple pantry ingredients into something that tastes like a tropical vacation
  • The toasted coconut adds this incredible nutty aroma that fills your whole kitchen
  • Works beautifully for breakfast dessert or that midnight snack you pretend you do not want
02 -
  • The pudding thickens considerably as it cools so do not panic if it seems slightly loose when you first remove it from the heat
  • Arborio rice releases more starch than regular rice which creates that signature creamy texture we are after
03 -
  • Stand at the stove and stir frequently during the last 10 minutes because this is when it is most likely to stick
  • If the pudding gets too thick just stir in warm milk a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency
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