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Silken Thai Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Cream

Name: Silken Thai Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Cream
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 107 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup glutinous rice, also known as sticky rice; 1 ¼ cups water; 1 cup coconut milk; ½ cup sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced; ¼ cup coconut milk; 1 tablespoon sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Experience this traditional Thai dessert made with sticky rice, luscious mango slices, and rich coconut cream drizzled over the top for a taste sensation.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 22, 2025

Silken Thai Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Cream — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

27 min

Cook

1 h 20 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Sticky Rice

For the Coconut Cream Sauce

For the Mango

For the Coconut Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 516 kcal
Protein: 6.1 g
Carbs: 82.8 g
Fat: 19.4 g
Fiber: 3.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2064 kcal
Protein: 24.3 g
Carbs: 331.2 g
Fat: 77.7 g
Fiber: 14.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup glutinous rice also known as sticky rice	684	13	150	1	2.4
1 ¼ cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup coconut milk	552	5.5	13	57	5
½ cup sugar	387	0	100	0	0
¼ teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
2 ripe mangoes peeled and sliced	202	2.8	50	1	5
¼ cup coconut milk	138	1.4	3.5	14.2	1.2
1 tablespoon sugar	49	0	12.5	0	0
⅛ teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)	52	1.6	2.2	4.5	1.1

These are nutritional estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Sticky Rice

1
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2
Soak the Rice
Soak the rice in 1 ¼ cups of water for 30 minutes.
3
Cook the Rice
After soaking, cook the rice over medium heat, covered, for about 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed and the rice is soft.

Making the Coconut Cream Sauce

1
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of coconut milk, ½ cup of sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
2
Cook Gently
Cook gently over low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
Tip: 💡 Pro Tip: Stir frequently while making the sauce to ensure even sugar distribution.
3
Finish the Sauce
Remove from heat once the mixture is smooth and set aside.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Do not let the coconut milk sauce boil to prevent curdling.

How to Make Silken Thai Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Cream

Total time: 1 h 47 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Steaming the Rice
Follow the preparation steps above for sticky rice using gentle steam to preserve its texture.
2
Preparing the Sauce
Combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt as directed, ensuring a smooth blend.
3
Cutting the Mango
Carefully slice the mangoes into thin, uniform pieces for even presentation.