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Vietnamese Peanut Coconut Pudding with Mango Sauce

Name: Vietnamese Peanut Coconut Pudding with Mango Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup unsalted peanuts, roasted and roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 ripe mango — peeled, pitted, and diced; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Fresh mint leaves; Toasted coconut flakes

Experience the exotic flavors of Vietnam with this luscious peanut coconut pudding paired with a vibrant mango sauce.

4.9(280 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 23, 2026

Vietnamese Peanut Coconut Pudding with Mango Sauce — 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 Peanut Layer

For the Mango Sauce

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 322 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Fat: 18.8 g
Fiber: 1.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1288 kcal
Protein: 16 g
Carbs: 156.4 g
Fat: 75 g
Fiber: 6.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup coconut milk	445	4.5	6	48	0
2 tablespoons cornstarch	60	0	15	0	0
1/4 cup granulated sugar	194	0	50	0	0
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract	6	0	0.3	0	0
1/3 cup unsalted peanuts, roasted and roughly chopped	246	10	9	21	3
1 tablespoon sugar	49	0	12.6	0	0
1 ripe mango — peeled, pitted, and diced	135	1	35	1	3
2 tablespoons sugar	98	0	25.2	0	0
1 tablespoon lime juice	4	0	1.3	0	0
Fresh mint leaves	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
Toasted coconut flakes	50	0.5	2	5	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pudding Mix

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine the coconut milk, cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan.
2
Whisk Mixture
Whisk well to remove any lumps.
3
Heat Mixture
Heat over medium until the mixture starts to thicken, stirring constantly.
Tip: Ensure constant stirring to prevent the pudding from sticking and burning.

Making the Peanut Layer

1
Chop Peanuts
Roughly chop the roasted peanuts.
2
Mix with Sugar
Combine peanuts with sugar in a bowl.
3
Layer Peanuts
Sprinkle the peanut mixture evenly over the bottom of serving glasses or bowls.

How to Make Vietnamese Peanut Coconut Pudding with Mango Sauce

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Thickening the Pudding
Continuously stir the coconut pudding as it warms.
2
Simmering the Sauce
Cook the mango, sugar, and lime juice until the mango softens.
3
Blending the Mango Sauce
Puree cooked mango mixture until smooth.