Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding (Printable Version)
Tropical coconut-flavored creamy rice topped with juicy mango slices for a sweet, smooth indulgence.
# What You'll Need:
→ Rice Pudding
01 - 1 cup Arborio rice (or short-grain white rice)
02 - 1 can (13.5 fl oz) full-fat coconut milk
03 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 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)
# Method:
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 mixture is creamy.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
06 - Let the rice pudding cool for 5 to 10 minutes; it will thicken slightly as it cools.
07 - Divide the pudding among bowls and top with diced mango, toasted coconut flakes, and mint leaves if desired. Serve warm or chilled.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but it comes together in under an hour with minimal effort.
- The creamy coconut and bright mango combination feels indulgent without being heavy.
- You can serve it warm or chilled, making it flexible for any season or occasion.
02 -
- Stir the pudding frequently while cooking; rice pudding can stick and burn surprisingly fast if you let it sit unattended, and that scorched taste ruins the whole thing.
- The pudding will seem a bit loose when you first pull it off the heat, but it will firm up as it cools—trust the process and don't overcook it trying to make it thicker.
03 -
- Full-fat coconut milk separates as it sits; give it a good shake before opening, or scoop out the thickened cream at the top and stir it in separately for extra creaminess.
- Make this pudding a day ahead if you can; the flavors deepen as it sits, and you'll have one less thing to do when guests arrive.