Description
This Easy Coconut Rice Pudding is a comforting dessert featuring creamy coconut milk and soothing spices, ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Optional toppings: toasted coconut flakes, fresh mango, sliced bananas, crushed pistachios, maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine coconut milk, whole milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan; heat gently without boiling.
- Stir in cooked rice, breaking up clumps to coat with milk mixture.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; simmer for 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
- Let pudding rest for 5 minutes before serving; enjoy warm or chilled with toppings.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk.
Adjust sweetness to your preference using honey or maple syrup instead of sugar.
Cool pudding completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg