004: STRAWBERRY COCONUT PUDDING

πŸ“ Strawberry Coconut Pudding β€” The Blossom Dream Scroll

Archetype: The Dreamer β€” soft calm, pastel sweetness, cool restoration.


πŸ’‘ Why This Works

Coconut milk gives silky body; a quick cornstarch set makes it chill-fast and creamy. Fresh strawberries add bright perfume and color contrast.

⚑ Energy & Time

  • Total: 20 min + 1–2 hrs chill
  • Effort: Low (RPE 2/10)
  • Gear: Saucepan, whisk, jars

🎭 Flavor & Mood

Creamy, coconut-kissed, strawberry-bright β€” cool sunset in a cup.

πŸ₯£ What It Is

Silky coconut pudding layered with macerated strawberries and toasted coconut flakes; lightly sweet, fully plant-based.

🧾 Ingredients (serves 4)

  • Pudding: 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk β€’ 1 cup (240 ml) other milk (oat/almond) β€’ 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar or maple β€’ 3 tbsp cornstarch β€’ 1 tsp vanilla β€’ pinch salt
  • Strawberries: 2 cups sliced berries β€’ 1–2 tsp sugar β€’ 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Finish: 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes β€’ optional mint

✍️ Method

  1. Macerate: Toss strawberries with sugar + lemon; rest 10 min.
  2. Whisk base: In a saucepan, whisk coconut milk, other milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt until smooth.
  3. Cook: Medium heat, whisking, 5–7 min until thick bubbles; off heat, stir in vanilla.
  4. Jar: Spoon a little pudding into jars, add strawberries, then more pudding.
  5. Chill: Cover; refrigerate 1–2 hrs until set. Top with berries + toasted coconut.

🌿 Maker’s Notes

  • Extra thick: Add 1 more tbsp cornstarch.
  • Refined-sugar-light: Use maple and skip berry sugar.
  • Aroma: Add a drop of rose or a pinch of cardamom.

πŸ“¦ Storage

  • Keep covered up to 3 days; add toppings just before serving.

πŸ“œ Lore / Origin

Summer fruit meets coconut moonβ€”soft layers that taste like a quiet festival at dusk.

🌺 Benefits

  • Plant-based: dairy-free, gentle
  • Quick set: weeknight dessert magic
  • Hydrating & bright: coconut + berries

🧭 Self-Score to 100

  • Flavor Balance: 20/20
  • Ease & Gadget Efficiency: 20/20
  • Texture & Authenticity: 20/20
  • Time & Cleanup: 20/20
  • Mythic Resonance: 20/20

Total: 100/100 β€” Cloud-silk, berry glow.

✨ By Deepak + Venaura AI