Description
This Vegan Rice Pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert made with Arborio rice, coconut milk, and almond milk. It's naturally gluten and dairy free, sweetened with granulated sugar, and infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors. Perfect served warm or cold with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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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 Ingredients. In a large saucepan, combine Arborio rice, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Add the full-fat canned coconut milk and unsweetened almond milk, then stir to mix everything well.
- Add Cinnamon. Tuck the cinnamon stick into the mixture to infuse the pudding with warm, spicy flavor as it cooks.
- Cook and Stir. Cook the rice pudding over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring nearly constantly. This prevents sticking or burning and helps release starch from the rice to thicken the pudding. The rice should be tender but not mushy, and the pudding still slightly liquid. If most liquid is absorbed, add a splash of almond milk and stir in.
- Finish Pudding. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir in vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract, taste and adjust sweetness, salt, or vanilla as preferred.
- Serve and Store. Enjoy warm or chilled with toppings of your choice. Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. The rice will continue absorbing liquid, so stir in a splash of almond milk before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use Arborio rice for the creamiest texture due to its high starch content.
- Stirring constantly during cooking is essential to prevent sticking and promote thickening.
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk if desired.
- Add your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Leftover pudding thickens as it chills; gently reheat or add 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
