π Strawberry Coconut Pudding β The Blossom Dream Scroll
Archetype: The Dreamer β soft calm, pastel sweetness, cool restoration.
π‘ 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.
β‘ Energy & Time
- Total: 20 min + 1β2 hrs chill
- Effort: Low (RPE 2/10)
- Gear: Saucepan, whisk, jars
π Flavor & Mood
Creamy, coconut-kissed, strawberry-bright β cool sunset in a cup.
π₯£ What It Is
Silky coconut pudding layered with macerated strawberries and toasted coconut flakes; lightly sweet, fully plant-based.
π§Ύ 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’ 1β2 tsp sugar β’ 1 tsp lemon juice
- Finish: 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes β’ optional mint
βοΈ Method
- Macerate: Toss strawberries with sugar + lemon; rest 10 min.
- Whisk base: In a saucepan, whisk coconut milk, other milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt until smooth.
- Cook: Medium heat, whisking, 5β7 min until thick bubbles; off heat, stir in vanilla.
- Jar: Spoon a little pudding into jars, add strawberries, then more pudding.
- Chill: Cover; refrigerate 1β2 hrs until set. Top with berries + toasted coconut.
πΏ Makerβs 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.
π¦ Storage
- Keep covered up to 3 days; add toppings just before serving.
π Lore / Origin
Summer fruit meets coconut moonβsoft layers that taste like a quiet festival at dusk.
πΊ Benefits
- Plant-based: dairy-free, gentle
- Quick set: weeknight dessert magic
- Hydrating & bright: coconut + berries
π§ 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.