Coconut rice pudding is delicious on its own but you can upgrade your dessert with pineapple or mango chunks, strawberry ...

4. Return mixture to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring often, until rice has absorbed much of the milk base and pudding has thickened. Cook for about 10-15 minutes. In a hot pan, add the butter.

Rice is an incredible kitchen staple ... and can be finished off with some diced mango or pineapple and some flaked coconut to really lean into the theme. Swapping out the lemon zest for orange ...