🇹🇭 Thailand · Dessert
Pandan Pudding
By eatmundo · July 12, 2026
A classic Thai dessert featuring a vibrant green, silky-smooth pudding flavored with aromatic pandan leaves. It is served chilled with a salty coconut cream topping.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Blend 3 fresh pandan leaves with 300ml of water and strain to get fragrant pandan juice.
- 2
In a bowl, mix 150g rice flour and 50g tapioca starch with the pandan juice until smooth.
- 3
Pour the mixture into a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
- 4
Stir constantly for 10 minutes until the mixture turns into a thick, translucent, dark green paste.
- 5
Remove from heat and pour into a shallow tray to cool for 20 minutes.
- 6
In a small pot, simmer 200ml coconut milk with 1 teaspoon of salt over low heat for 2 minutes.
- 7
Once the pudding is set, cut into bite-sized squares.
- 8
Serve the pudding squares in a bowl with a generous spoonful of the salty coconut cream.
- 9
Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for an authentic finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use pandan extract?+
Yes, if fresh leaves aren't available, but fresh leaves provide a superior, natural aroma.
Why is it important to stir constantly?+
Constant stirring prevents lumps and ensures the pudding achieves a perfectly smooth, silky texture.
How long does it keep?+
It is best consumed within 24 hours as the texture hardens when refrigerated for too long.
Is the coconut topping supposed to be salty?+
Yes, the saltiness is essential to balance the natural sweetness of the pandan pudding.
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