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

Rice pudding is a classic comfort food that brings back fond memories of childhood for many people. Its creamy texture and comforting flavors make it a beloved dessert around the world. One variation of this timeless dessert is creamy coconut milk rice pudding, which adds a tropical twist to the traditional recipe.

This recipe has origins in South Asia and Southeast Asia, where coconut milk is a common ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. The creamy and rich texture of the coco...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cups raw sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and chopped (Optional)
  • 1 cup raisins, or more to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • 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, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine rice, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pudding is thick and creamy, 18 to 20 minutes. Stir milk and eggs into pudding, stirring constantly to keep pudding from sticking, at least 2 minutes.
  • Remove pudding from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until thoroughly mixed. Fold peaches and raisins into pudding; serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 138mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 484mg