Coconut Ginger Rice Pudding with Sticky Roast Pears
Delicious, comforting rice pudding with some special twists; cooked with coconut cream, desiccated coconut and stem ginger, then topped with roast pears. Incredible.
I used to hate rice pudding when I was a little girlโserved semi warm with a weird skin at my primary school. Definitely not the best way to eat it and it left me believing I didnโt like it at all.
It wasnโt until I tried Thai sticky coconut rice puddings years later that I realised just how gorgeous it can be.
Thatโs where the inspiration for my coconut ginger rice pudding with sticky roast pears comes fromโthe coconut cream makes it gorgeously creamy and adding the toasted desiccated coconut added extra nutty coconut flavourโjust lovely.
Itโs actually great with just the coconut, but adding the sweet diced stem ginger pieces takes it to the next level. But donโt worry if you canโt find the stem ginger in syrupโyou can add a little ground ginger.
I topped with some sticky roast pears, which I love, but caramelised apples are also lovely or make a quick warm berry compote.
This makes quite a big batch of rice puddingโperfect for a family dessert, but if you donโt eat it allโallow to cool and store in the fridge to eat cold for breakfastโheaven!
I hope you love this. Niki xx.
Coconut Ginger Rice Pudding with Sticky Roast Pears
Ingredients
- 100 g pudding rice
- 1 L plant based milk
- 3 tbsp soft light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp desiccated coconut toasted
- 3 tbsp coconut cream
- 2 tsp diced stem ginger in syrup or 1 tsp ground ginger
For the caramelised pears
- 3 pears sliced in half
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
For the toppings
- Pistachios or nuts of choice
- Coconut cream
Instructions
- In a medium pan, combine the rice, plant-based milk, 3 tbsp sugar and stir well.
- Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cook gently for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice is tender and has thickened.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, desiccated coconut, coconut cream and ginger if using.
To make the caramelised pears
- Pre heat your oven to 180c
- Add the pears to a baking tray, then drizzle with maple and cinnamon. Toss to combine.
- Bake for approx 25-30 minutes until soft and caramelised.
- Set aside.
To serve
- Top with the caramelised pears and nuts of choice and a drizzle of coconut cream