Brazilian Coconut Rice Pudding

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Rinse the Arborio rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too gummy.

Ingredients quick view

1 cup Arborio rice

4 cups coconut milk

1 cup whole milk

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Cinnamon for garnish

For extra flavor, toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet before adding it to the pudding.

Adjust sugar according to your sweetness preference.

If you prefer a thicker pudding, cook it a few extra minutes.