Vegan Coconut Pudding

This vegan coconut pudding is ultra thick, creamy and rich and only takes about 15 minutes to make!

In my book, there’s a coconut banana tart with a coconut milk based pudding-like filling. There was already butter and an egg yolk in the crust so I figured it’d be completely pointless to attempt making the coconut pudding filling vegan or dairy-free. So now that I’ve found myself with a little more time, that’s what I’ve done here!

This vegan coconut pudding is ultra thick, creamy and rich and only takes 15 minutes to make!

This recipe doesn’t resemble the one in the book at all, but it’s just as delicious and even easier! There’s no need for any egg yolks in this version and best of all – it has a larger yield meaning more pudding. :D

Mr. Texanerin thought that this coconut pudding was really rich due to the coconut milk and could only eat a small amount at a time. I, however, can eat the full batch by myself within less than a day. I know this sadly from experience. I didn’t find it overly rich at all but sometimes I find my sense of sweetness, richness, etc. out of whack.

It’s pretty thick and stays that way for at least 24 hours. Just don’t be like me and eat from the pot with a previously used spoon or else the pudding may get a little runny.

This vegan coconut pudding is ultra thick, creamy and rich and only takes about 15 minutes to make!

Instead of egg yolks to thicken the pudding, I used quite a bit of cornstarch. If cornstarch freaks you out, Bob’s Red Mill’s cornstarch is GMO-free.

2/26/2016 update: I made this pudding with arrowroot starch several times for a grain-free and paleo version and it worked great! But I just tried it with another brand and the pudding is quite grainy. Until I test a few more brands, I’ll remove the arrowroot option!

So I kind of forgot that July 4th is coming up. Had I remembered, I would have garnished these with some strawberries and blueberries for something a little more patriotic-looking. Raspberries and roasted coconut chips was pretty awesome, though. :)

Vegan Coconut Pudding (dairy-free)

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Vegan Coconut Pudding
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  • Yield: about 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (591 milliliters) full-fat canned coconut milk (this is almost 1 1/2 400-ml cans)
  • 7 tablespoons (88 grams) raw sugar, granulated sugar, or coconut sugar if you don't mind a darker taste and color
  • pinch of salt
  • 7 tablespoons (55 grams) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • roasted coconut chips and / or berries as garnish, optional

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together 1 1/2 cups of the coconut milk with the sugar and salt. Stir occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1 cup of coconut milk with the cornstarch in a small bowl until well combined. It may appear lumpy at first but keep stirring and it'll combine.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cornstarch mixture while stirring constantly.Once well combined, put it back on the stove, turn the heat to medium and cook until thickened like pudding, whisking constantly (do not walk away and do not stop whisking!) This will take anywhere from 30-60 seconds. Do not let it continue cooking once it's thickened - this can cause the cornstarch to break down and will make the pudding runny.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and coconut oil.
  5. Let cool until room temperature and then refrigerate in an airtight container. Best enjoyed within 48 hours. Garnish immediately before serving.

Recipe by  | www.texanerin.com

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  • Bina Bakshi says
    September 5, 2020 @ 6:23 am

    What a yummy recipe! Instant hit with my family- served it layered in glasses with blueberries, strawberries and bananas- topped with cinnamon! Yum! Thank you for the recipe!

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    • Erin replies to Bina Bakshi
      September 7, 2020 @ 7:27 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m so glad that it was a hit with your family. Layered in glasses with berries sounds really nice! Thanks for your comment. :)

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  • Kat Flores
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    May 26, 2020 @ 12:13 am

    I just made this and it’s SO GOOD! Great instructions too. Will have to try with arrowroot next time 😁

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    • Erin replies to Kat Flores
      May 26, 2020 @ 6:17 am

      I’m so glad you liked it! Your comment reminds me that I finally have some arrowroot from the US (I live in Germany so we have different brands) and I can try it out again. Thanks a ton for your comment. :)

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  • Dona
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    July 14, 2018 @ 5:36 pm

    Super yummy! We used arrowroot as it is all we have, and it was not grainy. There is a slight lemony flavor, but we are diving in while it is still warm – we could not wait! Thank you!

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    • Erin replies to Dona
      July 14, 2018 @ 8:58 pm

      That’s great! I need to retry this with arrowroot. Thanks a bunch for your comment! I’m so happy you liked it. :)

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  • Arlette
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    May 20, 2018 @ 9:01 am

    Awesome dessert..my little one loved it.

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    • Erin replies to Arlette
      May 21, 2018 @ 12:32 pm

      Great! I’m happy to hear that. Hope you liked it, too! Thanks for your comment. :)

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  • Pablo Garcia says
    February 11, 2018 @ 11:02 pm

    I used coconut whipping cream for this but it ended up kind of grainy from the cornstarch. I’m thinking it’s because coconut cream is thicker and it needed less cornstarch to bind it. Do you think there’s a fix for this? Thank you!

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    • Erin replies to Pablo Garcia
      February 13, 2018 @ 12:09 pm

      Sorry for the slow reply! By coconut whipping cream, do you mean you took coconut cream and whipped it and used that? If so, I don’t think whipping would have had any effect on it but by just using all cream and not the watery part of the coconut milk, too, that’d probably explain the problem. All I can think of to do at this point is to add more liquid.

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  • Rebcca says
    August 24, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

    I know this post is from 2 years ago, but I didn’t see anyone comment that actually made. I made it with coconut sugar and it was so good! Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Erin replies to Rebcca
      August 26, 2017 @ 8:38 pm

      Woohoo! So happy to hear that. I’m always glad to get feedback – no matter how old the recipe is! Thanks a ton. :)

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  • Cookin Canuck says
    June 28, 2015 @ 7:40 pm

    The garnish of raspberries and toasted coconut sounds like the perfect way to dress up this pretty pudding! I’m forwarding this to one of my vegan friends who is also a lover of all-things-coconut.

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    • Erin replies to Cookin Canuck
      June 29, 2015 @ 8:09 pm

      Thanks! :) And thanks so much for sending it to your vegan friend!

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  • Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says
    June 28, 2015 @ 1:19 am

    I am loving this creamy and decadent looking dessert! Since going paleo I have found my love for all things coconut! YUM!

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    • Erin replies to Amanda @ The Kitcheneer
      June 29, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

      Haha. Right? If you go paleo you better learn to like coconut if you don’t already. ;)

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  • Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
    June 25, 2015 @ 5:09 pm

    My husband and I are like that too! Sometimes I’ll think something is too rich and he’ll love it and then other times he’ll think it’s too rich and I’m all over it! I’m totally digging the roasted coconut chips ontop too!!

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  • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
    June 25, 2015 @ 5:04 pm

    It looks incredible! I am obsessed with coconut milk in dessert and I just need to try this pudding recipe. My oldest will love it as she is a coconut fan like me!

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  • Lana | Never Enough Thyme says
    June 25, 2015 @ 2:30 pm

    Anything coconut is for me! Love that you topped it with raspberries – a little tart along with the sweet.

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  • Carla says
    June 25, 2015 @ 11:48 am

    This looks perfect for a summer bbq! Loving the vegan stuff. ; p

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    • Erin replies to Carla
      June 25, 2015 @ 9:21 pm

      Thanks, Carla! I’m trying harder when it comes to vegan options. :)

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      • Carla replies to Erin
        June 28, 2015 @ 11:20 am

        For the record, I like all of your recipes! I appreciate the vegan recipes when you have them but can always try to veganize one myself if I want. Mostly I learn from your exhaustive testing and experimentation and that makes it easier for me to make the changes when I need to. [Next weekend Wiesloch is having it’s Stadtfest if you should find yourself in the area. ; p ]

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        • Erin replies to Carla
          June 29, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

          I love this comment. :) I’m sooo happy that someone learns something from the notes about the testing I do! Thanks so much for your comment and have fun at the Stadtfest (which I unfortunately won’t be in the area for! ;))

  • Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
    June 25, 2015 @ 5:47 am

    This looks so smooth and perfect!! Good tip on using the Bob’s Red Mill cornstarch. I love the idea of making these patriotic with some blueberries added on top :)

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  • Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
    June 25, 2015 @ 4:26 am

    This looks incredible! I love how thick and creamy it looks and love it even more that it’s vegan :)

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    • Erin replies to Lauren Kelly Nutrition
      June 25, 2015 @ 9:24 pm

      Thanks, Lauren! I’m so happy to see that people appreciate the vegan-ess of it (despite not being vegan! ;))

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  • Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
    June 24, 2015 @ 9:24 pm

    I love this! It looks so rich and delicious! The richer in texture the better I like it and this one looks perfect!

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  • Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says
    June 24, 2015 @ 6:40 pm

    Coconut anything is always amazing. Josh is a little meh about the texture (weirdo) but loves the taste, so this will be perfect for him! The recipe I’ve used previously had toasted coconut in it and he basically cried ;-)

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  • The Food Hunter says
    June 24, 2015 @ 5:04 pm

    I could probably eat the whole batch too…could you really have too much coconut

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  • June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
    June 24, 2015 @ 4:25 pm

    That looks delicious, so creamy and rich! Love that it is vegan too.

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