Difficulty Level: easy
Chocolate and coconut don’t usually show up together in our house without me asking thinking about a “sweet snack” late in the evening. This recipe covers that moment.
I am still a little surprised that the Instant Pot can turn rice, milk, and cocoa into a spoonable dessert with almost no effort, especially when everyone’s winding down for the night and the kitchen is the last place I want to be. After all who really wants to stir and scorch a pan at the end of the day?
For anyone watching the grocery bill, this is dessert, not a project. Arborio rice gives you a creamy texture, coconut milk brings the richness, and the chocolate makes it tasted like a special treat.
If you want a creamy rice pudding with deep chocolate flavor and a soft coconut finish, made quickly in the Instant Pot and served warm or chilled, this is for you.
Instant Pot Chocolate Coconut Rice Pudding Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice (rinsed)
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Shredded coconut or chocolate shavings (optional garnish)
Instant Pot Chocolate Coconut Rice Pudding Instructions
- Rinse the Arborio rice under cold water until the water looks clear. That quick step helps keep the pudding creamy instead of sticky.
- Add the rice, coconut milk, whole milk, cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, salt, and water to the Instant Pot. Whisk well so the cocoa blends in and doesn’t leave little pockets.
- Lock the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes, then let it naturally release for 10 minutes before quick-releasing what’s left.
- Open the lid and stir in the vanilla. Let it sit uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken, it keeps absorbing as it cools. Too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk and stir.
- Spoon into bowls and finish with shredded coconut or chocolate shavings, if you want. Serve warm, or chill it for later.