Time for a recommendation that both kids and adults love. Melt with this fresh mango coconut pudding! The smooth pudding and bright topping will make every spoonful so satisfying.
Mango sticky rice and jackfruit smoothie will overwhelm you with every bite, too!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This creamy dessert is well-loved because it uses your favorite fruits and doesn't require baking. Best of all, the steps are easy for beginners. Just mix, cook, chill, and stir in the mango puree.
It's inspired by Chinese mango pudding, a popular Hong Kong dessert. Unlike recipes that use gelatin powder and cold water, this pudding uses cornstarch to thicken. Just mix, cook, and chill in bowls or ramekins.
Coconut mango pudding is one of my favorite desserts because it's also healthy. Mango adds a sweet mango flavor, plus vitamin C, calcium, and fiber. You can use any sweet type of mango. And the dairy-free coconut milk gives it a rich and creamy texture. For an even creamier pudding, try full-fat coconut milk.
Some people dress it up with coconut flakes or ripe mango chunks before serving. They help create the best flavor for the smooth coconut pudding.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- granulated sugar
- cornstarch
- salt
- coconut milk
- vanilla extract
- mango
- lemon juice
- water
- ground cinnamon
- shredded coconut
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Prepare the Pudding Mixture
First, combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan.
Then, pour in a small amount of coconut milk and whisk until smooth and free of lumps.
Gradually pour in the remaining coconut milk and add the vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
Cook the Coconut Pudding
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Then, cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the pudding thickens significantly
The pudding is ready when it leaves a trail on the spoon that takes 2 to 3 seconds to settle back into the mixture.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Chill the Pudding
Transfer the pudding to a bowl or divide it evenly among four serving dishes.
Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the pudding is completely chilled and set.
Make the Mango Sauce
Meanwhile, add the mango chunks, granulated sugar, lemon juice, water, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a saucepan.
Cover and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the mango becomes soft.
Once softened, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Alternatively, cool slightly and blend in a regular blender.
If the mango is stringy, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother consistency.
Then, allow the mango sauce to cool completely before serving.
Serve
To serve, spoon the cooled mango sauce over the chilled coconut pudding.
Then, top with toasted shredded coconut and fresh diced mango. Serve cold and enjoy!
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
Replace coconut milk with coconut cream, or evaporated milk. - Variation
Top the pudding with coconut flakes or extra ripe mangoes for more tropical flavor. - Mistake to Avoid
While cooking, don’t stop stirring the pudding. This helps keep the texture smooth. This recipe doesn't need a gelatin mixture. Cornstarch makes it thick instead. - Storage Tips
- After cooling, refrigerate the leftover pudding in a covered, airtight container for up to four days. Keep the pudding and mango sauce separate until serving.
- The mango sauce lasts up to two weeks in the refrigerator or can be frozen for up to one month.
FAQs
BEST Mango Coconut Pudding
Ingredients
Coconut Pudding
- ⅕ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- pinch of salt
- 2 ¼ cups coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mango Sauce
- 2 cups mango chunks fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
To Serve
- toasted shredded coconut
- fresh diced mango
Instructions
Prepare the Pudding Mixture
- Combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Then, pour in a small amount of coconut milk and whisk until smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually pour in the remaining coconut milk while whisking.
- Add the vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
Cook the Coconut Pudding
- Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the mixture from sticking or forming lumps.
- Continue cooking until the pudding thickens and a trail from the spoon remains visible for about 2 to 3 seconds.
- Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Chill the Pudding
- Then, transfer the pudding to a bowl or divide it evenly among four serving dishes.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the pudding is completely chilled and set.
Make the Mango Sauce
- Meanwhile, add the mango chunks, granulated sugar, lemon juice, water, cinnamon, and salt to a saucepan.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the mango becomes soft.
- Once softened, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Alternatively, cool slightly and blend in a regular blender.
- If the mango is stringy, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother consistency.
- Then, allow the mango sauce to cool completely before serving.
Serve
- Spoon the cooled mango sauce over the chilled coconut pudding.
- Next, top with toasted shredded coconut and fresh diced mango.
- Finally, serve cold and enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest texture.
- Stir constantly while cooking to prevent lumps.
- If lumps form, remove from the heat and whisk vigorously before returning to the heat.
- Use just a ripe mango for the best flavor and texture.
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It's super hot outside, and you need something to cool down. So have a bowl of creamy mango coconut pudding and enjoy every scoop. It's the perfect tropical treat for chilling!
Mia says
Delicious! Love this recipe!
Sweetiepieeeeeee says
Ooooooohhh I tried this yesterday - so yummy!
Julius says
I guess any mango-related recipe is a must-try. Thank you, SB. 🙂
Che says
This dessert looks delicious and creamy. I'd like to try this someday. Thanks for sharing this recipe! 🙂
Dimple says
I would love to try this!!!Seems like an easy dessert to do!
Queenie says
I had no idea mango and coconut went so well together! This is the first time I've ever heard of this combination, so I absolutely have to try making it. Thank you so much for sharing!
Kian Cablinda says
Would love to have my family try this!