Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
No-bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding is a creamy, tropical dessert ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to preventing a soupy texture. Keep reading for tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Roasted Garlic Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes and Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe.
Why This Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Easy no-bake recipe
- Creamy mango coconut flavor
- Perfect for summer cookouts
- No oven required
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.
- Jasmine rice
- Coconut milk
- Mango puree
- Sugar
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Optional: Toasted coconut flakes
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Jasmine rice: Short grain rice works best for creamy pudding.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- High-quality coconut milk — Ensures rich, creamy texture → See on Amazon
- Immersion blender — Makes smooth mango puree quickly → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
- Step 1: Combine rice, coconut milk, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Step 2: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in mango puree, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Step 4: Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Step 5: Serve chilled with optional toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the rice to prevent a soupy texture. If it's too thin, let it sit uncovered in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- Pro tip: For a lighter dessert, use light coconut milk and reduce sugar to 1/4 cup.
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 up to 2 days ahead and store in the fridge.
Freezing Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable. Microwave: Not applicable.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a tropical twist, add a splash of rum to the pudding before chilling.
- Best substitution: Replace mango puree with pineapple or peach puree for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare up to 2 days ahead and store in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
- Troubleshooting: If the pudding is too thick, stir in a little milk before serving.
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Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Jasmine rice
- Coconut milk
- Mango puree
- Sugar
- Salt
Seasonings
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
Optional Toppings
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine rice, coconut milk, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Step 2: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in mango puree, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Step 4: Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Step 5: Serve chilled with optional toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a tropical twist, add a splash of rum to the pudding before chilling.
- Best substitution: Replace mango puree with pineapple or peach puree for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare up to 2 days ahead and store in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
- Troubleshooting: If the pudding is too thick, stir in a little milk before serving.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Not applicable.
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
- Make ahead: Prepare up to 2 days ahead and store in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 310
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbs: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy No-Bake Mango Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe FAQs
Long grain white rice can be used, but the texture will be slightly different.
You may have overcooked the rice. Let it sit uncovered in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
Yes, prepare up to 2 days ahead and store in the fridge.
No, this recipe requires low, gentle heat to cook the rice properly.
You can use heavy cream or whole milk, but the flavor will be different.
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!
