Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding (Printable)
Tropical coconut-infused rice with juicy mango topping, delivering a smooth and sweet experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Rice Pudding
01 - 1 cup Arborio rice (or short-grain white rice)
02 - 13.5 fl oz canned full-fat coconut milk (400 ml)
03 - 1 ½ cups whole milk
04 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
07 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
08 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, coconut milk, whole milk, sugar, and salt.
03 - Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the rice is tender and the pudding is creamy.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
06 - Let the pudding cool for 5 to 10 minutes; it will thicken slightly as it cools.
07 - Divide the rice pudding among serving bowls and top with diced mango, toasted coconut flakes, and mint leaves if desired. Serve warm or chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like a luxury dessert but comes together in under an hour with minimal fuss.
- The coconut milk does all the heavy lifting, turning simple Arborio rice into something silky and restaurant-worthy.
- Works equally well warm or chilled, making it perfect for meal prep or last-minute entertaining.
02 -
- Stir frequently during cooking, especially toward the end; a moment's inattention and you'll have rice sticking stubbornly to the bottom.
- Full-fat coconut milk is not negotiable if you want that luxurious texture—lite versions won't deliver the same richness.
03 -
- Make the pudding a day ahead and store it covered in the fridge; it actually develops better texture as it sits, and the flavors deepen overnight.
- Save your mango scraps and blend them into a quick coulis with a little honey and lime juice for drizzling if you want an extra flourish.