Microwave Mango Coconut Sticky Rice Pudding

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A quick twist on a classic Thai dessert combining coconut-infused sticky rice with sweet mango, ready in minutes using the microwave. This Thai-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers sweet 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 350 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 1/2 cup sweet glutinous rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1, peeled and sliced ripe mango
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1/2 cup sweet glutinous rice under cold water until water runs clear, then soak in 1 cup water for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Drain rice and transfer to a microwave-safe bowl; add 1/4 cup water, cover loosely, and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt into the cooked rice; microwave uncovered for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens and the rice is tender.
4. Step 4: Let the sticky rice sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors and thicken further.
5. Step 5: Serve warm or at room temperature topped with 1 ripe peeled and sliced mango and a sprinkle of 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.