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Rice Pudding · Coconut (Dairy-Free)

Coconut Rice Pudding with Toasted Coconut

Made with coconut milk instead of dairy, this rice pudding is silky and rich with a gentle tropical flavor. Toasted coconut and lime zest on top add crunch and brightness.

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Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1 hr
Serves
6
Level
Easy

Ingredients

Pudding

  • ¾ cup arborio rice, or other medium-grain white rice
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cans coconut milk, 13.5 oz each, full fat, shaken well
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 lime, for zest (optional)
  • 1 cup mango, diced (optional)

Steps

  1. Put the rice, water and salt in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Turn the heat to low, cover and simmer until most of the water is absorbed.
  3. Stir in the coconut milk and sugar and bring back to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring.
  4. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered at a bare simmer, stirring often and scraping the bottom, until the rice is soft and the pudding is thick and creamy.
  5. While the pudding cooks, toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until golden.
  6. Tip the toasted coconut onto a plate so it stops cooking.
  7. Take the pudding off the heat, stir in the vanilla and let it stand to thicken.
  8. Spoon into bowls and top with the toasted coconut, a little grated lime zest and mango if you like.

Tip: Shredded coconut burns quickly once it starts to color. Keep stirring and pull it off the heat early.

Tip: Light coconut milk works but makes a thinner pudding.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Store the toasted coconut separately at room temperature so it stays crisp.

Make ahead: Make up to 3 days ahead. Stir in a splash of water or coconut milk if it gets too thick.

Estimated nutrition per serving: 430 calories · protein 4 g · carbohydrates 41 g · fiber <1 g · sugars 17 g · fat 30 g (saturated 26 g) · sodium 95 mg. Estimate from USDA FoodData Central; not medical or dietary advice. Based on 7 of 7 ingredients.