Baked Coconut Rice Pudding. My kids have such a soft spot in their hearts for rice pudding that we sometimes have it for breakfast instead of dessert. This is a fun new flavor twist on an old fashioned dessert. It will keep for several days refrigerated and is just as delicious served chilled. Reprinted with permission from. 1 Day Clean more. Vegan Casseroles 2. Julie Hasson, Running Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group. Old Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe' title='Old Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe' />Baked Coconut Rice Pudding Author Julie Hasson Recipe type Rice pudding Cuisine Vegan healthy Prep time 1. Cook time 4. 5 mins Total time 5. Serves 4 to 6. 2 cups water. Toasted shredded coconut or coconut flakes, for garnish. Preheat the oven to 3. F. Grease an 8 inch square glass or ceramic baking dish. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and rice and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir the sugar and coconut milk into the cooked rice. Transfer the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top. Bake for 3. 0 minutes, or until the pudding is thick. Remove from the oven and carefully stir in the almond milk, adding more as needed to thin the pudding to the desired consistency. Scoop the pudding into serving dishes and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Make and share this Old Fashioned Slow Cooker Rice Pudding recipe from Genius Kitchen. Paula Deen Cuts the Fat OldFashioned Strawberry Pie Recipe by Paula Deen. The pudding can be served hot or chilled. It will last up to 4 days refrigerated. Variation Garnish with some finely chopped candied ginger for a little zing or with sliced fresh mango for extra sweetness. This post contains affiliate links. If the product is purchased by linking through this review, Veg.