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Creamy Coconut Horchata Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Foam Topping

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A soothing and creamy twist on traditional horchata using coconut milk and topped with a light cinnamon foam, perfect for any season and occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
  • 1 cup almond milk (or oat milk as a substitute)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for foam topping)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse and soak the rice and cinnamon sticks in 4 cups of water for at least 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  2. Remove the cinnamon sticks and transfer the rice and soaking water to a blender.
  3. Add coconut milk, almond milk, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt to the blender.
  4. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy without graininess.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or double-layered cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract liquid.
  6. Refrigerate the strained horchata for at least 1 hour to chill and meld flavors.
  7. Whip the heavy cream with ground cinnamon and sugar until soft peaks form to create the cinnamon foam.
  8. Pour chilled horchata into glasses and spoon or pipe the cinnamon foam on top.
  9. Optionally, dust with extra ground cinnamon before serving.

Notes

Soak rice overnight for best creaminess. Double strain for silky texture. Use very cold cream for fluffy foam. Chill horchata well before serving. Foam is best fresh but can be gently re-whipped if prepared ahead. Substitute coconut cream for dairy-free foam. Optional additions include rum, nutmeg, cardamom, or seasonal fruits like mango or pineapple.

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