You'll love these coconut milk recipes!
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Coconut milk is one of those versatile ingredients that adds a rich, creamy texture to several sweet dishes. Naturally sweet and uniquely flavored, coconut milk serves as the perfect base for desserts. Whether you want to try something new or amp up your favorite recipes, coconut milk can be just the thing you need. Here are five delightful sweet dishes with coconut milk, for a taste of tropical indulgence.
Rice pudding
Creamy coconut rice pudding
Coconut rice pudding makes for a comforting dessert, marrying the creaminess of coconut milk with subtle sweetness of rice. To prepare, cook rice in coconut milk till it reaches a thick consistency. Add sugar and vanilla extract for flavor, and top with toasted coconut flakes for added texture. The dish can be served warm or chilled, making it perfect for any season.
Mango sorbet
Tropical mango coconut sorbet
Mango coconut sorbet is an absolute treat for scorching hot days. Simply blend ripe mangoes with coconut milk and sugar until smooth, then freeze it till firm. The tangy sweetness of mango mixed with the creamy richness of coconut milk makes for an irresistible dessert, which is light yet absolutely satisfying.
Tapioca pudding
Silky coconut tapioca pudding
Coconut tapioca pudding has a delicious twist to traditional tapioca desserts. Cook small tapioca pearls in coconut milk until they turn translucent and soft. Sweeten with sugar and add vanilla extract for extra flavor. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh fruit or nuts for an added crunch.
Chocolate mousse
Decadent chocolate coconut mousse
For all the chocolate lovers out there, this rich chocolate mousse is a treat like no other. Simply melt some dark chocolate, and fold it into whipped coconut cream, adding sugar as per your liking. Let the mixture set until firm. This makes for a silky mousse that is a feast for the taste buds but completely dairy-free, making it something everyone can relish.
Pineapple cake
Luscious pineapple coconut cake
Pineapple coconut cake marries tropical flavors using pineapple juice, and creamy layers from whipped cream mixed with thickened, full-fat unsweetened organic pureed young Thai coconuts. This mixture is gently folded into a sponge-like, soft yellow butter-based batter, and baked to golden brown perfection. Each layer is stacked high, and covered with generous dollops of cream, for a rich tropical dessert experience that's both satisfying and indulgent.