How to make the BEST RICE PUDDING dessert | Creamiest coconut rice pudding ever

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Dried cranberries offer a tart flavor, while dates are usually cheaper.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted almonds

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Toasted almonds add crunch, while shredded coconut is often less expensive.

Start by adding 1.5 cups of rice to a pot.

Add 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of cream, and 1 cup of coconut milk to the rice.

Add 0.5 cup of sugar and stir to combine the ingredients.

Add 2 tablespoons of coconut, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla seed or paste.

Slowly bring the mixture up to a simmer over low heat, stirring continuously to prevent burning.

While waiting for the mixture to simmer, roast some coconut shavings in a pan for 2 minutes until browned for garnish.

Once the rice mixture is simmering, continue to stir and cook until the rice absorbs most of the liquid.

Check the sweetness and doneness of the rice; it should have a slight bite to it.

Remove the pot from heat and let the rice pudding rest for 10 minutes to absorb any remaining liquid.

After resting, serve the rice pudding hot or cold in a bowl, topped with roasted coconut and a spoonful of jam.

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