Colombian Coconut Rice Pudding

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 1

A creamy and delicious Colombian Coconut Rice Pudding recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

1 hr 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup carolina white rice ( or any other brand of long grain white rice )
	1 package instant pudding mix , I use Vanilla or ( 1 3/4 ounce ) package coconut cream
	2 cups half-and-half ( or whole milk )
	1/2 cup flaked coconut , chopped pistachios , raisins , macadamia nuts , chocolate chips , fun chips ( optional ) or 1/2 cup diced fresh fruit ( optional )
	whipped cream , chocolate curls , maraschino cherries for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

304

Sugar

25g

Fat

20g

Colombian Coconut Rice Pudding is a traditional Colombian dessert enjoyed by many Latin American countries. It is a creamy rice pudding that is flavored with coconut milk and sweetened with sugar. This dessert is typically served chilled in a bowl and can be garnished with any desired toppings such as maraschino cherries, chocolate curls, fresh fruit, or nuts. Colombian Coconut Rice Pudding is an easy and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the white rice under cold water.
2.	In a large saucepan, combine the rice and 4 1/2 cups of water over high heat.
3.	When the water starts boiling, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
4.	While the rice is cooking, in another saucepan whisk together the half-and-half and instant pudding mix (or coconut cream), cooking over low heat.
5.	Once the rice is cooked, add the coconut mixture to the saucepan with the rice and stir to combine.
6.	Add flaked coconut and any other desired toppings, stirring until fully combined.
7.	Let it cool and chill for at least an hour.
8.	Serve with whipped cream, chocolate curls, and maraschino cherries as garnish.

PROS

Colombian Coconut Rice Pudding is a delicious and creamy traditional dessert that is easy to make.
It is also versatile since you can add any desired toppings such as fresh fruit for extra health benefits or chocolate chips for a sweeter dessert.

CONS

This dessert is a high-calorie option due to the coconut milk and toppings like whipped cream and chocolate curls.
It should be enjoyed mindfully as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut milk is high in healthy saturated fats and contains fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Rice is a source of carbohydrates and energy. Depending on the toppings, this dessert can also provide additional vitamins and minerals or antioxidants from fruits like berries.