Jasmine Rice Pudding with Toasted Coconut

Light, fluffy and aromatic, this rice pudding is made with sweet jasmine rice, shredded coconut, and milk seasoned with vanilla and cinnamon.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 ½ cups milk
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
• ½ cup uncooked jasmine rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In the top of a double boiler, combine rice, sugar, milk, and cinnamon. Stirring constantly, cook over lightly simmering water for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 2

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spread coconut evenly over a cookie sheet; bake for 5 minutes, or until just beginning to turn golden brown.

Step 3

Stir vanilla into rice pudding, and remove pan from heat. Divide into bowls, and top with toasted coconut. Serve warm, or chill if desired.