Layered Mango Sticky Rice Parfait with Coconut Cream
A refreshing twist on classic sticky rice desserts, combining sweet mango, creamy coconut layers, and sticky rice in parfait glasses. This thai-inspired desserts ready in about 55 minutes pairs glutinous rice, water, coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large peeled and sliced ripe mango
- 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds
- 4 small for garnish mint leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup glutinous rice under cold water until water runs clear. Soak rice in water for 4 hours or overnight. Drain.
- Step 2: In a saucepan, combine soaked rice and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Step 3: In a separate saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups coconut milk with 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp salt over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves but not boiling.
- Step 4: Pour half of the coconut milk mixture over the cooked sticky rice, cover, and let it absorb for 20 minutes.
- Step 5: Whip 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream with 1 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Step 6: In 4 parfait glasses, layer 1/4 cup sticky rice, followed by a few slices of mango, a spoonful of whipped coconut cream, and repeat layers until glasses are filled.
- Step 7: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and garnish each with a mint leaf before serving chilled.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Layered Mango Sticky Rice Parfait with Coconut Cream take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Layered Mango Sticky Rice Parfait with Coconut Cream?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep glutinous rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Layered Mango Sticky Rice Parfait with Coconut Cream?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Layered Mango Sticky Rice Parfait with Coconut Cream for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Layered Mango Sticky Rice Parfait with Coconut Cream?
Thai desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
