Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Warm, comforting, and just the right amount of sweet. This apple cinnamon rice pudding comes together fast with coconut milk and soft, spiced apples.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Instant Basmati Rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup red apples, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk, 1/4 cup apples, sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and salt.
Step 2
Bring to a boil. Add rice, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Return pan to stovetop and bring mixture back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in vanilla extract and top with remaining apple and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon, if desired.
A Warm, Spiced Twist on Classic Rice Pudding
This isn’t your grandma’s rice pudding. It’s a warm, spiced, dairy-free spin that’s fast, bold, and built for now.
Our Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding brings together creamy coconut milk, fluffy Minute® Basmati Rice, tender bites of apple, and cinnamon—all in one quick, cozy bowl. It’s sweet, spiced, and surprisingly simple.
Everything simmers together in under 15 minutes, making this a go-to whether you’re winding down after dinner or leveling up your snack game mid-afternoon.
Simmer, stir, and enjoy. The basmati rice soaks up all that warm cinnamon and coconut creaminess, making each bite feel like something way more involved than it really is. And while it’s packed with familiar flavors, the combo of basmati rice and coconut milk keeps things fresh. It’s a classic dessert, reworked to match your pace and your taste.
How to Serve It (and Make It Yours)
Want texture? Add chopped walnuts or pecans. Feeling fancy? Top with apple slices sautéed in a little cinnamon sugar. Leftover whipped cream? Go for it. Whether you keep it simple or dress it up, this is one of those recipes that works hard with minimal effort.
