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Sweet Mozambique Coconut Pudding with Cashew Crunch

Name: Sweet Mozambique Coconut Pudding with Cashew Crunch
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Coconut milk, 1 cup (full-fat recommended); Whole milk, 1 cup; Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup; Cornstarch, 1/4 cup; Salt, 1/4 teaspoon; Cashews, roughly chopped, 1/2 cup; Butter, 2 tablespoons; Brown sugar, 2 tablespoons; Ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon; Shredded coconut, toasted, 1 tablespoon; Fresh mint leaves

This creamy coconut pudding is rich, smooth, and topped with a crunchy cashew layer, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

4.1(752 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 6, 2025

Sweet Mozambique Coconut Pudding with Cashew Crunch — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Coconut Pudding

For the Cashew Crunch

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 325 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Carbs: 34 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1952 kcal
Protein: 24 g
Carbs: 206 g
Fat: 122 g
Fiber: 7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Coconut milk 1 cup (full-fat recommended)	550	5	13	57	3
Whole milk 1 cup	150	8	12	8	0
Granulated sugar 1/2 cup	387	0	100	0	0
Cornstarch 1/4 cup	120	0	28	0	0
Salt 1/4 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Cashews, roughly chopped 1/2 cup	393	11	22	31	2
Butter 2 tablespoons	204	0	0	23	0
Brown sugar 2 tablespoons	110	0	28	0	0
Ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon	3	0	1	0	1
Shredded coconut, toasted 1 tablespoon	35	0	2	3	1
Fresh mint leaves	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pudding Base

1
Combine ingredients
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, whole milk, and granulated sugar.
2
Heat and dissolve sugar
Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3
Add cornstarch and salt
Slowly whisk in cornstarch and salt, ensuring there are no lumps.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Do not let the pudding base boil as it may curdle. 💡 Pro Tip: Use a whisk for a smoother consistency.

Making the Cashew Crunch

1
Melt butter
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Tip: Chef’s Tip: Toast the cashews lightly to enhance their flavor before adding them to the pudding.
2
Add remaining ingredients
Add chopped cashews, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
3
Caramelize cashews
Stir until the cashews are golden and the sugar has caramelized. Transfer to a plate to cool.

How to Make Sweet Mozambique Coconut Pudding with Cashew Crunch

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Thickening the Pudding
Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and can coat the back of a spoon.
2
Cooling the Cashew Crunch
Allow it to cool completely to maintain its crunchiness.
3
Setting the Pudding
Pour the thickened pudding into individual cups and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.