Toasted Coconut Rice Pudding (Printable Version)

Creamy rice infused with toasted coconut flakes and tropical notes, ideal for warm or chilled serving.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 for dairy-free option

→ Sweeteners

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

01 - Using a dry skillet over medium heat, toast shredded coconut by stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, add Arborio rice, coconut milk, whole milk (or almond milk), granulated sugar, toasted shredded coconut, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine.
03 - Place saucepan over medium heat and bring mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
04 - Lower heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and pudding reaches creamy consistency, approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Add additional milk if needed to adjust texture.
05 - Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow pudding to rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
06 - Serve warm or chilled, garnished with toasted coconut flakes and fresh slices of mango or pineapple, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the kind of dessert that makes you slow down and actually sit still for a moment
  • The toasted coconut adds this incredible nutty depth that regular rice pudding just doesnt have
  • Works equally well for breakfast when you want something comforting but not too sweet
02 -
  • The pudding thickens considerably as it cools, so dont panic if it looks a little loose when you first take it off the heat
  • If you accidentally let it get too thick, a splash of cold milk brings it right back to life
03 -
  • Rinse your rice until the water runs clear before cooking for a cleaner, less gummy result
  • A vanilla bean split and scraped into the pudding instead of extract is next-level indulgence
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