4 Delicious Coconut Milk Desserts

Coconut milk desserts are light, creamy and often plant-based. Whether you are lactose intolerant, vegan, or just like the coconut taste, these desserts are perfect for feeding a crowd.

If you love puddings, creams, or other milky desserts but want to avoid dairy products, coconut milk desserts are a good choice. Coconut milk is perfect for preparing allergy-friendly and plant-based dishes with a subtle flavor. Below we’ve compiled four easy and delicious coconut milk dessert recipes.

Keep in mind that there is a difference between coconut milk and coconut cream, so be sure to use the right ingredient for each recipe.

Coconut Vanilla Pudding

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

• Vegan vanilla pudding mix or 1/2 cup cornstarch and vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 cups coconut milk
• Optional: blueberries, raspberries, or homemade fruit syrup

Instructions:

If you’re using pudding mix, prepare the pudding according to the instructions, but replace the milk with coconut milk.

To make the pudding from scratch, follow these steps:

1. In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, vanilla, sugar and approximately 5 tablespoons of coconut milk until there are no lumps. Set aside.
2. Heat the rest of the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Stir constantly to make sure the milk does not burn. Once the milk is boiling, stir in the pudding mixture.
3. Let everything simmer for a minute, then take the pot off the stove. Transfer to a large bowl or several smaller jars or bowls, then serve hot or cold. 

If you like, top off with some fresh fruit. You can also add them during step two of the recipe.

Can’t get enough of coconut pudding? You can also try a fruity overnight chia pudding for breakfast. Prepare the night before and enjoy a healthy breakfast in the morning.

Coconut Rice Pudding

Rice pudding is an easy-to-prepare dish that you can make just for yourself or for a group of people, as you can easily adjust the amount you want to make and prepare some simple toppings that everyone can add according to taste.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup short or medium grain white rice
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• Ground vanilla bean or extract
• Pinch of ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Mix together milk, rice, salt and sugar in a large pot.
2. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil while stirring. Add vanilla.
3. Next, place on low heat and let everything simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally and make sure the milk doesn’t burn.
4. Once the rice is soft and creamy, you can turn off the stove. 
5. Sprinkle with cinnamon and top off with some seasonal fruits or berries. Serve warm.

Vegan Coconut Milk Pancakes

If you’ve got a little time to spare, treat yourself to these delicious vegan coconut pancakes.

Yield: 8 pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup or agave syrup
• Coconut oil for frying
• Optional: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, grated coconut

Instructions:

1. Whisk together flour and baking powder until combined. Sprinkle in salt.
2. Add coconut milk, then stir in vanilla and syrup. Don’t worry about small lumps in your batter.
3. Heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium-low heat, then drizzle two tablespoons of batter into the pan to form each pancake. Fry for a few minutes until you can see some bubbles in the batter. Flip over and fry for another two to three minutes, until your pancakes get that a nice golden-brown color.
4. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Coconut Mango Creme

If you’re looking for something a little more elaborate than pudding, this coconut mango creme might be for you. 

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vegan cream cheese
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1/3 cup grated coconut
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup
• Lime juice
• 1 mango
• 1/2 cup walnuts

Instructions:

1. Mix cream cheese with coconut milk (for a lighter version, you can also replace these two ingredients with coconut yoghurt), grated coconut and maple syrup until everything has blended together nicely and you get a smooth creme. Add a few drops of lime juice.
2. Transfer into two glasses or dessert bowls and place in the fridge.
3. Peel mango, cut in half and remove the seed. Then cut the halves into smaller pieces.
4. Puree the mango or add the pieces to the creme. Before serving the dessert, toast the walnuts in the oven or in a pan until you smell their delicious nutty aroma, then sprinkle on top of the creme.

Read more:

• How to Make Coconut Milk at Home: 3 Easy Ways
• Easy Vegan Pancakes: A Fluffy Recipe
• The 5 Best Ice Cream Alternatives

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