coconut rice pudding

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Mar 23, 2012

Coconut milk stands in for the usual milk in this rice pudding, giving this dessert a sweet coconut flavor that's further enhanced with the addition of flaked coconut.This soft set dessert should be served warm- but it's good cool too!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup medium-grain rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 14 ounces can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries or golden raisins, optional
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

How To Make coconut rice pudding

  • Step 1
    Bring water to a boil in small saucepan; stir in rice and salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  • Step 2
    Heat oven to 325^. Whisk eggs and sugar in a medium bowl; whisk in coconut milk and lemon juice. Spoon cooked rice into ungreased 8-inch glass dish; sprinkle with cherries. Pour egg mixture over rice; stir to blend.
  • Step 3
    Bake 20 minutes. Stir well; sprinkle with coconut. Bake 15-20 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Mixture will be softly set. Serve warm.

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