Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding with Pineapple and Banana Recipe
This Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding is a luscious, comforting dessert made with coconut milk and short grain white rice. Infused with vanilla, star anise, and a touch of sweetness, it offers a tropical twist with pineapple chunks and optional banana for extra creaminess and fruitiness. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop, it delivers a smooth, creamy texture without separating thanks to careful temperature control during cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International / Tropical
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk (about 400 ml)
- ¼ cup short grain white rice (about 50 grams)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp sugar (or 1 small pack vanilla sugar)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 star anise
Fruit Additions
- ½ cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- ½ banana (optional, for mashing)
Instructions
- Heat coconut milk: Pour the coconut milk into a pot and place it over medium heat until it starts to warm.
- Add rice: Once the coconut milk just starts to boil, quickly reduce heat to low and stir in the rice to prevent the fat from separating, which keeps the pudding smooth and creamy.
- Flavor the mixture: Add vanilla extract, sugar, star anise, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor profile.
- Mash banana (optional): If using banana, mash it and stir it into the pudding mixture for extra creaminess.
- Simmer: Cover the pot with a lid and let the pudding simmer gently on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft and the mixture is creamy.
- Add pineapple juice (optional): If using canned pineapple, add 3-4 tablespoons of the pineapple juice to infuse a fruity kick into the pudding.
- Serve: Dish the pudding into serving bowls and top with diced pineapple chunks for texture and freshness.
- Blend pineapple (optional): For an elegant touch, puree pineapple chunks and layer the pineapple puree on top of the pudding before serving.
- Enjoy: Savor this sweet, creamy tropical dessert warm or chilled as preferred.
Notes
- Use short grain white rice for the creamiest texture.
- Do not let the coconut milk boil too hard to prevent fat separation.
- Adjust sweetness by using less or more sugar depending on your taste and the sweetness of the pineapple.
- Star anise can be removed before serving or eaten for extra flavor.
- This pudding can be served warm or chilled according to preference.
- You can substitute fresh pineapple with canned, but use the juice from canned pineapple for extra flavor.
- For a dairy-free and vegan dessert, ensure the sugar and vanilla extract you use are vegan-friendly.
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