Honey-Lime Mango Sticky Rice Cups

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Miniature sticky rice cups flavored with honey and lime, topped with ripe mango chunks for a tropical dessert experience. This Thai-inspired recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, layers glutinous rice, coconut milk, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup glutinous rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup glutinous rice under cold water until water runs clear, then soak rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Step 2: Drain soaked rice and steam in a bamboo steamer or metal sieve over boiling water for 20-25 minutes until tender and translucent.
3. Step 3: While rice cooks, combine 1 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm but not boiling.
4. Step 4: Transfer steamed rice to a bowl and pour 3/4 cup of the warm coconut milk mixture over it, stirring gently to combine. Let it absorb for 20 minutes.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp fresh lime juice.
6. Step 6: Divide sticky rice evenly into 6 small serving cups, top each with diced mango from 1 large fruit, then drizzle 1 tsp honey-lime mixture over each.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds evenly over cups and serve at room temperature or chilled.