Coconut Mango Sticky Rice Cups (Printable)

Individual coconut-scented sticky rice cups crowned with ripe mango and toasted sesame for a bright Thai-inspired dessert.

# Ingredient List:

→ Sticky Rice

01 - 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice, rinsed until water runs clear
02 - 1.5 cups water

→ Coconut Mixture

03 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

06 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
07 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or toasted mung beans

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - Fresh mint leaves

# How-to Steps:

01 - Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the rinse water runs clear; if time permits, soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes then drain thoroughly.
02 - Combine the drained rice and 1.5 cups water in a saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed; remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
03 - While the rice cooks, place the coconut milk, sugar and salt in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the liquid is warm but not boiling; remove from heat.
04 - Reserve about one quarter of the coconut mixture for drizzling; pour the remaining coconut milk over the warm rice, stir gently to combine, cover and let the rice absorb the coconut milk for 10 minutes.
05 - Divide the coconut-infused rice evenly among 6 small serving cups, pressing gently to compact each portion.
06 - Top each portion with diced mango, drizzle with the reserved coconut mixture, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or toasted mung beans.
07 - Garnish with mint leaves if desired and serve slightly warm or at room temperature; alternatively chill before serving for a cooler presentation.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • These individual cups transform a classic dessert into an effortlessly shareable treat—I promise they disappear fast at any party.
  • The coconut flavor soaks right into the rice for pure, creamy satisfaction that even dessert skeptics warm up to.
02 -
  • The first time I let the coconut milk boil, it split and ruined the texture—make sure to heat it just enough to dissolve the sugar, never more.
  • Pressing the rice gently into the cups (not too tight!) keeps the texture fluffy and the presentation neat.
03 -
  • Letting the rice rest after each step guarantees the creamiest, most tender outcome.
  • Reserving some coconut sauce for drizzling at the end totally elevates the cup—don’t skip this extra step.
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