Honey-Lime Mango Sticky Rice Parfaits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Layered parfaits featuring sweet coconut sticky rice, fresh mango, and a zesty honey-lime drizzle for a refreshing tropical treat. This Thai-inspired recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 60 minutes, layers glutinous rice, water, coconut milk 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 280 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 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup, canned coconut milk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
• 6 small, for garnish mint leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup glutinous rice under cold water until water runs clear; soak in water for 4 hours or overnight.
2. Step 2: Drain rice and steam in a bamboo steamer or covered sieve over boiling water for 20-25 minutes until tender and translucent.
3. Step 3: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup canned coconut milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt; heat gently and stir until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Pour 2/3 of the coconut milk mixture over the cooked sticky rice, stirring gently to combine; cover and let the rice absorb the liquid for 30 minutes.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp lime juice to create the honey-lime drizzle.
6. Step 6: To assemble, spoon 1/3 cup sticky rice into each of 6 parfait glasses, layer with 2 tbsp diced ripe mango, then repeat layers once more.
7. Step 7: Drizzle each parfait with honey-lime mixture and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds evenly on top.
8. Step 8: Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.