In a medium Dutch oven, bring milk, coconut cream, rice, ⅓ cup sugar, cardamom, ginger, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and mixture is thick and creamy, about 40 minutes. Stir in butter.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; stir in strawberries and orange juice until well combined. Let mixture stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to broil. Pour strawberry mixture into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Broil until strawberries begin to brown and mixture thickens, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring once.
Top servings of rice pudding with strawberry sauce. Garnish with coconut and pecans, if desired.
Notes
KITCHEN TIP: Be sure you are using canned unsweetened coconut cream and not canned or refrigerated coconut milk. Do not use Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut for this recipe; it has added sugar and will make your rice pudding too sweet.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/coconut-rice-pudding-roasted-strawberry-sauce/