How to Make Rachel's Coconut Horchata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Introducing Rachel’s Coconut Horchata, a delicious and refreshing beverage that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a twist on the traditional Mexican horchata, which is a sweet, creamy, rice-based drink. Rachel’s version adds a tropical twist with the addition of coconut, giving it a rich and creamy flavor that will leave you wanting more.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ½ cups skim milk, divided
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 ½ cups light coconut milk
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 day 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Blend 2 cups skim milk, rice, and cinnamon sticks in a blender on low speed until rice and cinnamon are slightly chopped. Increase speed to high and blend until rice is very small and cinnamon sticks are crushed, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour rice mixture into a sealable container and cover tightly. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Strain rice mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. Discard rice and cinnamon sticks. Stir remaining 6 1/2 cups milk, coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla extract into rice mixture until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Nutrition

    228 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 60mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 173mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 233mg