Ingredients

• coconut milk - 2 cups
• granulated sugar - ½ cup
• cornstarch - ¼ cup
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• salt - ¼ teaspoon
• shredded coconut - ½ cup
• water - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and water until smooth.

2. 2.

   Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.

3. 3.

   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and shredded coconut.

4. 4.

   Pour the pudding into serving dishes and let cool to room temperature.

5. 5.

   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the pudding to set.