Pandan Coconut Pudding
A light and comforting dessert that combines the gentle flavors of pandan and coconut, perfect for easy meal prep.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Chia seeds Thickener for pudding
- 1 cup Coconut milk Full fat recommended for richness
- 1/2 cup Coconut cream Optional, for extra creaminess
- 1 teaspoon Pandan extract or flavoring Adjust according to taste
- to taste Sweetener (sugar, honey, maple syrup, or condensed milk) Sweetness can be adjusted
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
Toppings (optional)
- to taste Toasted coconut
- to taste Mango For a fruity contrast
- to taste Banana Sclices recommended
- to taste Crushed nuts Peanuts or cashews work well
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl or large jar, mix together coconut milk, coconut cream (if using), pandan extract, sweetener, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir in chia seeds and mix well for a full minute to prevent clumping.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then stir again.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until pudding-like.
- Scoop into cups and add desired toppings before serving.
Notes
For a smoother pudding, blend the mixture before chilling. If the pudding is too thick, add a splash of coconut milk to adjust the consistency.