Did you know that you can make papaya pudding with just a papaya? This recipe uses whipped coconut cream with real papaya to create the most simple, healthy and delicious papaya pudding recipe!

Why You'll Love This Recipe
Papaya is one of my favourite fruits because it's flavour is very subtly sweet and the texture is silky soft and juicy! That's also why I love making papaya smoothies with papaya such as this simple papaya smoothie recipe or this papaya banana smoothie. Another simple and easy recipe that is similar to this papaya pudding recipe is papaya boats with whipped cream and lime. I have also tried baked papaya (delicious and I would highly recommend!), as well as making real fruit roll ups with papaya.
How To Cut A Papaya
The easiest way to cut papaya really depends on the recipe you are creating and how you would like to enjoy the papaya fruit. How to cut a papaya is something I recommend based on the recipe! For this recipe, the easiest way is to cut the papaya in half, remove the seeds, and scoop the flesh out using a spoon. This is the fastest and most efficient way.
How To Make A Papaya Pudding
One cool thing about papaya is that you can make a pudding or jelly like texture just by blending it and refrigerating it overnight.
Ingredients Needed for Papaya Pudding
To make this 2-ingredient papaya pudding, all you need are:
- 1 medium or large ripe papaya
- Coconut cream (chilled, for whipping)
Optional ingredients that I recommend include:
- freshly squeezed lime juice and
- a pinch of salt
How to Make Papaya Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 ripe papaya
- Coconut cream (chilled, for whipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the papaya: Start by cutting the papaya in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds (if there are any), and then scoop out all the flesh. Discard the skin.
- Blend the papaya: Place the papaya flesh into a blender and blend until smooth, creating a smooth papaya puree. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and salt at this stage too if you are using.
- Refrigerate the puree: Pour the papaya puree into a glass jar and cover it with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate it overnight. The puree will firm up, turning into a jelly-like consistency.
- Prepare the coconut cream: Chill the coconut cream in the fridge overnight as well. Once ready, shake the coconut cream well. Pour the chilled coconut cream into the canister, pressurize it, and shake several times before using.
- Serve and enjoy: When ready to serve, top the papaya pudding generously with whipped coconut cream from the canister.


Tips and Tricks for Perfecting Your Papaya Pudding
- Choose the right papaya: Look for a ripe papaya thatโs slightly soft to the touch with orange or yellow skin. A ripe papaya will have the sweetest flavor and softest texture for easy blending.
- Overnight refrigeration: After blending the papaya, refrigerating it overnight is crucial. This allows the papaya puree to set and thicken, giving it a pudding-like texture.
- Cold coconut cream: Make sure the coconut cream is refrigerated before using it in the whipping canister. Cold cream will hold its shape better and deliver a fluffy, light topping. If it's not cold it will be liquid cream.
Variations
Add citrus flavor: Squeeze fresh lime juice into the blender with the papaya puree before refrigerating to enhance the flavor and balance the natural sweetness.
Sprinkle of salt: Adding a small pinch of sea salt to the papaya puree whilst blending will enhance the sweetness and deepen the overall flavor profile of the pudding. I highly recommend this.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making This Recipe
Using unripe papaya: An unripe papaya will be less sweet and harder to blend, affecting the flavor and texture of your pudding. Always choose a ripe, soft papaya for this recipe.
Skipping the refrigeration step: Refrigerating the papaya puree overnight is key for the right consistency. Donโt skip this step, or youโll miss out on the smooth, jelly-like texture that makes this pudding unique.
Not chilling the coconut cream: The coconut cream needs to be cold for the best whipping results. If itโs not chilled, the cream will not hold its shape well, leading to a runny topping.
Frequently Asked Questions About Papaya Pudding
Can I use another type of cream instead of coconut cream?
Yes, you can substitute coconut cream with heavy cream or any other non-dairy alternative, such as almond or cashew cream, but coconut cream adds a distinct tropical richness.
Do I have to refrigerate the papaya overnight?
Refrigerating the papaya puree overnight is essential for achieving the pudding-like texture. The papaya naturally sets, giving it a jelly-like consistency without the need for gelatin or other thickeners.
Let's Make A Papaya Pudding!
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2 Ingredient Papaya Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 papaya ripe papaya
- 200 ml coconut cream
Instructions
- Prepare the papaya: Start by cutting the papaya in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds (if there are any), and then scoop out all the flesh. Discard the skin.
- Blend the papaya: Place the papaya flesh into a blender and blend until smooth, creating a smooth papaya puree. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and salt at this stage too if you are using.
- Refrigerate the puree: Pour the papaya puree into a glass jar and cover it with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate it overnight. The puree will firm up, turning into a jelly-like consistency.
- Prepare the coconut cream: Chill the coconut cream in the fridge overnight as well. Once ready, shake the coconut cream well. Pour the chilled coconut cream into the canister, pressurize it, and shake several times before using.
- Serve and enjoy: When ready to serve, top the papaya pudding generously with whipped coconut cream from the canister.
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