Coconut Pudding with Pavesini | Delicious Italian Dessert Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this refreshing Coconut Pudding featuring Pavesini, an elegant Italian dessert perfect for summer.

Introduction

If you’re craving a delightful dessert this summer, look no further than our Coconut Pudding with Pavesini! This refreshing and tropical spoon dessert is easy to make and beautifully presented, making it an ideal choice to elegantly conclude your dinner gatherings.

The garnish of dark chocolate ganache, toasted hazelnuts, and shredded coconut enhances the deliciousness of the pudding, while unsweetened cocoa powder adds an inviting color contrast. Even if you’re not on a tropical vacation yet, this Coconut Pudding with Pavesini will transport you halfway there!

Don’t miss these other delightful Pavesini recipes:

• Ricotta and Blueberry Cups with Pavesini
• Tropical Cup with Pavesini
• Mango Pavesini

Ingredients

• 400 ml (1 2/3 cups) coconut milk
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream
• 50 g (1/4 cup) sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pack of Pavesini biscuits
• 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate
• 50 g (1/2 cup) toasted hazelnuts
• Shredded coconut for garnish
• Unsweetened cocoa powder for decoration

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
2. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry.
3. Gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the warm coconut mixture and cook on low heat, stirring continuously, until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before pouring into serving glasses.
5. Layer the Pavesini biscuits, breaking them as needed, on top of the pudding.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
7. For the chocolate ganache, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth.
8. Remove the pudding from the refrigerator, drizzle with chocolate ganache, and top with toasted hazelnuts and shredded coconut.
9. Sift cocoa powder over the top for added color and serve chilled.

Total Time

Active time: 30 minutes. Setting time: 2 hours. Total time: 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Cuisine

Italian