Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding is the perfect summer dessert, ready in just 25 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the creamiest texture. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Banana Peanut Butter Oat Smoothie Bowl Recipe and Easy High Protein Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowls for Meal Prep.
Why This Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- No oven required for a quick dessert
- Creamy, tropical mango and coconut flavors
- Perfect for summer nights or any time you crave a refreshing treat
What You'll Need for Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Rice
- Coconut Milk
- Mango
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- Lime Zest
- Mint Leaves
- Optional: Toasted Coconut Flakes
- Optional: Fresh Berries
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Rice: Long grain white rice works best.
- Mango: Ripe mango for best flavor.
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How to Make Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
- Cook Rice: Combine rice, coconut milk, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender.
- Blend Mango: Blend ripe mango until smooth. You should have about 1 cup of mango puree.
- Combine Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly pour in the hot rice mixture, whisking constantly.
- Cook Pudding: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Chill: Remove from heat, stir in mango puree and lime zest. Pour into a serving dish and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Serve chilled, topped with toasted coconut flakes, fresh berries, and mint leaves.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Don't let the mixture boil after adding eggs to prevent curdling. If it happens, blend the pudding until smooth.
- Substitution tip: Use canned coconut milk for a richer flavor, or substitute with dairy milk for a different taste.
- Make-ahead tip: Prepare the rice pudding up to 2 days ahead and store in the refrigerator. Add toppings just before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the rice pudding up to 2 days ahead.
Freezing Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
Not recommended as the texture may become grainy upon thawing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not necessary, serve chilled. Microwave: Not recommended as it may cause the pudding to separate.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter version, use light coconut milk and reduce the sugar.
- Best substitution: Use canned mango puree if fresh mangoes are not in season.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the rice pudding up to 2 days ahead. Add toppings just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the pudding is too thick, stir in a little milk to reach your desired consistency.
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Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Rice
- Coconut Milk
- Mango
- Sugar
- Eggs
Seasonings
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- Lime Zest
- Mint Leaves
Optional Toppings
- Toasted Coconut Flakes
- Fresh Berries
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Combine rice, coconut milk, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender.
- Blend Mango: Blend ripe mango until smooth. You should have about 1 cup of mango puree.
- Combine Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly pour in the hot rice mixture, whisking constantly.
- Cook Pudding: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Chill: Remove from heat, stir in mango puree and lime zest. Pour into a serving dish and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Serve chilled, topped with toasted coconut flakes, fresh berries, and mint leaves.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter version, use light coconut milk and reduce the sugar.
- Best substitution: Use canned mango puree if fresh mangoes are not in season.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the rice pudding up to 2 days ahead. Add toppings just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the pudding is too thick, stir in a little milk to reach your desired consistency.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended as the texture may become grainy upon thawing.
- Oven reheat: Not necessary, serve chilled.
- Microwave reheat: Not recommended as it may cause the pudding to separate.
- Make ahead: Prepare the rice pudding up to 2 days ahead.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sat. Fat: 10g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe FAQs
Yes, prepare the rice pudding up to 2 days ahead. Add toppings just before serving.
Ensure you're whisking constantly while cooking the pudding to prevent lumps. If lumps form, blend the pudding until smooth.
Yes, use canned mango puree if fresh mangoes are not in season.
Don't let the mixture boil after adding eggs. If it happens, blend the pudding until smooth.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
