Description
A creamy and smooth coconut pudding that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 cup whole milk (or extra coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup cold milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine coconut milk, whole milk, and sugar in a medium saucepan.
- Whisk cornstarch with cold milk to create a smooth slurry.
- Bring the coconut mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until pudding thickens.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Press plastic wrap directly on the surface and chill for at least 1.5 hours before serving.
- Whisk gently before serving to restore silkiness.
Notes
For a firmer pudding, increase cornstarch to 1/3 cup and reduce liquid by 2 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop thickening
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg