CREAMY COCONUT RICE PUDDING PARFAITS

Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Parfaits image

When my daughter's friends come over for lunch, she treats them to her tropical parfaits made with brown rice and coconut milk. They're fresh, creamy and comforting. -Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups coconut milk
1-1/2 cups cold cooked brown rice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Cook, uncovered, 35-45 minutes or until rice is soft and milk is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally., Remove from heat; stir in extracts. Cool slightly. Serve warm or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold. To serve, spoon pudding into dishes. Top with fruit; sprinkle with almonds and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 13g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.