Sweet Coconut Rice Dessert (Printable)

Creamy jasmine rice simmered in rich coconut milk with vanilla, creating a luscious tropical dessert perfect with fresh fruit.

# What You Need:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed thoroughly

→ Liquids

02 - 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mango or pineapple

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Stir well to dissolve sugar.
02 - Place saucepan over medium heat and bring mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let stand covered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Fluff rice gently with a fork. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with toasted coconut flakes and fresh fruit if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • The creamy coconut flavor transforms simple rice into something that feels restaurant special
02 -
  • Dont skip rinsing the rice or youll end up with sticky gummy results instead of fluffy grains
  • Every stove is different so check at 18 minutes and add a splash of water if it looks dry
03 -
  • Toast your coconut flakes in a dry pan over medium heat watching constantly because they go from perfect to burned in seconds
  • Use a pot with a heavy bottom or the rice might scorch on the bottom while cooking
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