Dairy-free rice pudding with warm mango sauce — theguardian.com

Many people I meet who can't have dairy ask me for one thing in particular: rice pudding. It seems to be one of those comforting dishes that has a deep sentimental attachment. This dairy-free version is incredibly simple, but it does require a long stint in a low oven. If you want a less fatty pudding, try the lighter coconut milks on the market. At 7%, they have roughly half the fat content of the standard kind. You may question the proportion of rice to coconut milk, but trust me – it is right! The rice swells as it absorbs the liquid, leaving a rich, thick and creamy dessert best served hot. You could eat this simply topped with strawberry jam or perhaps some sliced cooked pears. But if you'd like something a little different, try a swirl of rich mango sauce.

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