Low Sugar Dairy Free Coconut Rice Pudding

Total time45 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time40 min

Low Sugar Dairy Free Coconut Rice Pudding

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk
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1 cup water
¾ cup short-grain white rice (such as arborio or sushi rice), rinsed
3 tbsp granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
¼ tsp fine salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cardamom (optional)

For serving

toasted shredded coconut, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the coconut milk, water, rinsed rice, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring every 2–3 minutes and scraping the bottom of the pan, until the rice is fully tender and the mixture has thickened to a loose, creamy porridge consistency, about 30–35 minutes. The pudding will look slightly thinner than you expect — it thickens further as it cools.

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