Yield: 6 servings
Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
⭐️Test Kitchen Approved!⭐️Ultra rich and creamy coconut rice pudding is made with four different kinds of milk, golden raisins and shredded coconut. Ready in just one pot and 30 minutes, it’s an easy and irresistible tropical dessert served warm or chilled!
Ingredients
- 1 cup short-grain white rice, or medium-grain
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 (13.25 oz) can coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅓ cup golden raisins, optional
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut, optional
- toasted shredded coconut, optional garnish
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Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring the rice, whole milk and coconut milk to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to low and place a lid on the pot.
- Cook for 14 to 16 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked and tender.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, cinnamon and raisins, if desired. Cook over low heat, until the rice has thickened and the mixture is creamy, about 12 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the shredded coconut. Let cool slightly and serve warm, or let cool completely and then chill to serve cold. Garnish with toasted coconut, if desired, and enjoy!
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Notes
Chill: If you plan on chilling or storing your coconut rice pudding, I recommend stirring in a little extra milk, about 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup, depending on the texture you prefer. This will prevent it from becoming too thick as it chills. Stir the extra milk in after removing from the heat.
Store: Transfer cooled rice pudding to an airtight container, or in tightly wrapped individual portions, for up to 5 days.
Reheat: Enjoy chilled, or reheat in the microwave until just warmed through. You can also warm in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium low heat. You may need to add an additional splash of milk to loosen the pudding.
Serving Suggestion: It’s helpful to portion the pudding into small bowls or dessert dishes for serving. That way leftovers are ready to wrap up and reserve either chilled or warm.
Tropical Vibes: Try swapping the raisins for your favorite dried tropical fruits like chopped pineapple or mango. Add chopped toasted nuts for additional texture.
Add Extracts: To boost the flavors even more, feel free to add a splash of coconut extract or vanilla extract. Rum extract is also a fun flavor addition!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 463kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 21g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 120mg, Potassium: 524mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 39g, Vitamin A: 430IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 251mg, Iron: 3mg