Description
This Vegan Rice Pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert that's both gluten and dairy free. Made with Arborio rice, coconut milk, almond milk, and a touch of cinnamon and vanilla, it's a naturally sweet and satisfying treat perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Arborio rice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine. In a large saucepan, combine Arborio rice, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Add the coconut milk and unsweetened almond milk, then stir to combine everything evenly.
- Add Cinnamon. Submerge the cinnamon stick into the mixture, allowing its warm flavor to infuse as the pudding cooks.
- Stir, Stir, Stir. Cook the pudding over medium to medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring almost constantly. This will prevent sticking or burning and helps release starch from the rice, thickening the pudding. The rice should be tender but not mushy, and the pudding should retain some liquid. If it thickens too much, add a splash of almond milk and stir in to adjust consistency.
- Finish. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract, then taste. Adjust sweetness, salt, or vanilla as desired.
- Serve & Store. Enjoy warm or chilled with your favorite toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Since the rice will continue to absorb liquid, stir in a splash of almond milk before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use Arborio rice for the creamiest texture as it releases starch while cooking.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying sugar amount between 1/4 and 1/3 cup.
- Full-fat canned coconut milk adds richness that enhances the pudding’s creaminess.
- Constant stirring is essential to avoid sticking and to achieve a smooth pudding.
- Try toppings like toasted nuts, fresh fruit, or cinnamon powder for extra flavor and texture.
- Leftover pudding thickens in the fridge; add a splash of almond milk to loosen before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 16.7 g
- Sodium: 163 mg
- Fat: 13.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
