Chuukese Coconut Pudding

Chuukese Coconut Pudding is a traditional dessert from Micronesian cuisine that is simple to make and bursting with tropical flavors.

Chuukese Coconut Pudding

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator until set.
  5. Serve the Chuukese Coconut Pudding chilled and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
10g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Saucepan Stirring spoon Serving dishes

Tools

Refrigerator

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chuukese Coconut Pudding with a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes on top for added texture and flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a richer pudding, you can use full-fat coconut milk instead of light coconut milk.

Cost

$5