Dragon Fruit Coconut Pudding

Dragon Fruit is also called pitaya and it grows on vines in tropical climates. It has a beautiful pink color on the exterior skin. The interior is soft and bright white in color with black tiny seeds throughout. It can be scooped out easily. Its flavor is mild and is also full of antioxidants

In Hawaii, many times I had this kind of pudding made with almond or coconut milk. It also had chia seeds and or dragon fruit. It was served as a light breakfast, dessert or snack. You can use either almond or coconut milk. I added dragon fruit and chia seeds. You could do either or both. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 package unflavored gelatin

1/2 cup water

1 dragon fruit

1 can coconut milk or 12 oz almond milk

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Directions

1. In a medium size saucepan add 1/2 cup water. Sprinkle gelatin over surface. Let sit 5 -10 minutes until softened.
2. Cut open a dragonfruit and scoop out insides. Place in a small bowl. Mash with a potato masher. Add to gelatin
3. Add coconut milk, chia seeds and maple syrup to dragon fruit mixture and whisk together
4. Heat mixture over low heat. Whisk and stir just until it reaches a low simmer. Remove from heat.
5. Pour into individual serving bowls or jars with covers. I save my Bonne Maman jam jars for storage containers. Refrigerate several hours or until set and cold.
6. Serve cold. You can top with fresh colorful berries like raspberries or blueberries if you like. Makes about 4 servings.

Voila!