How to Make Coconut Rice Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coconut rice pudding is a creamy, indulgent dessert that combines the sweet, nutty flavor of coconut with the heartiness of rice. This comforting dish is a staple in many cultures, from the Caribbean to Southeast Asia, where coconut and rice are abundant and widely used in traditional cuisine. With its rich, velvety texture and delicate coconut aroma, coconut rice pudding is a beloved treat that is perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¾ cup white rice
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk (or plant-based milk)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 wedge fresh pineapple (optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Combine rice, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a pot; cook and stir until thickened and creamy, about 20 minutes.
  • Beat milk and egg together in a bowl. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons rice mixture into milk mixture and beat to warm and temper milk mixture. Slowly pour milk mixture into rice mixture while constantly beating; cook, stirring constantly, until pudding is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and stir coconut oil, vanilla extract, and coconut extract into pudding; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Garnish pudding with pineapple wedge, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 192mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 331mg