Description

A cozy autumn dessert combining pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and warm spices into a creamy rice pudding perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup white rice (short or medium grain)

2 cups water

1 cup pumpkin puree

13.5 oz coconut milk (full-fat)

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of salt

optional toppings: whipped cream, chopped pecans, shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

2. In a saucepan bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

3. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender.

4. Whisk pumpkin puree and coconut milk in a bowl until smooth.

5. Pour pumpkin mixture into cooked rice, add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt.

6. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.

7. Cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring frequently, until pudding thickens.

8. Adjust sweetness or consistency by adding sugar or extra coconut milk if needed.

9. Remove from heat; pudding will thicken as it cools.

10. Serve warm with whipped cream and cinnamon or chill for 2–3 hours and top with pecans or coconut before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup

Keywords: pumpkin rice pudding, pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, coconut milk pudding, pumpkin puree recipes, creamy pudding, autumn recipe, vegan dessert, rice pudding