Creamy Coconut Pudding Recipe Easy Homemade with Toasted Coconut Topping
A luscious, creamy coconut pudding topped with crunchy toasted coconut, perfect for a quick and comforting dessert that’s vegan and gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons (24 g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (40 g) shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread shredded unsweetened coconut evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden and fragrant. Remove and cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt to prevent lumps.
- Pour 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) coconut milk into a saucepan. Slowly whisk in the dry ingredients until fully dissolved with no clumps.
- Place saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with a whisk or spatula, scraping bottom and sides. Cook 5-7 minutes until mixture thickens to a creamy pudding consistency.
- Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut milk and vanilla extract for richness and aroma.
- Pour pudding into serving bowls or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to prevent skin formation. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
- Before serving, sprinkle toasted coconut evenly over each pudding.
Notes
Whisk constantly while cooking to prevent lumps. Toast coconut until golden but not burnt. Use full-fat coconut milk for best creaminess. Cover pudding with plastic wrap pressed on surface to avoid skin. Adjust sweetness to taste. If pudding is too thick, stir in a splash of coconut milk before chilling; if too thin, return to heat and whisk until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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