Description
Chinese Coconut Pudding is a silky, creamy, and lightly sweet dessert that beautifully combines tropical coconut milk with delicate Asian-inspired elegance. This easy homemade pudding sets perfectly in the refrigerator, offering a smooth texture and refreshing flavor that’s ideal for summer or as a light finish to any meal. Simple, soothing, and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480ml) coconut milk – full-fat for best texture
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar – adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons (20g) cornstarch or agar-agar powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- To garnish: shredded coconut, toasted coconut flakes, or tropical fruit slices
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, whole milk, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves.
- Add thickener: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Gradually whisk into the saucepan.
- Cook gently: Heat over medium-low heat, whisking continuously until mixture thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add flavoring: Stir in vanilla extract if using. Continue cooking 1–2 more minutes until silky.
- Pour and chill: Remove from heat and pour into small serving dishes or molds. Let cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Once set, garnish with toasted coconut or fruit slices and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest flavor and smoothest texture.
- Do not boil — gentle heat keeps the pudding creamy, not grainy.
- Strain the mixture before chilling for an extra-smooth finish.
- Chill for at least 4 hours for perfect firmness and flavor.
- Can be made dairy-free by substituting whole milk with more coconut milk or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Asian Desserts
- Method: Stovetop, Chilled
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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