Spiced Chocolate Quinoa Pudding with Fresh Berries

Name: Spiced Chocolate Quinoa Pudding with Fresh Berries
Ingredients: 1/4 Cup sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes; 1 Cup heavy cream; 1 Tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sugar; 8 Cups water; Sea salt, to taste; 5 Tablespoons quinoa, well rinsed; 1 Cup whole milk; 1 Cup coconut milk; 6 Tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder; 1 Teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 Teaspoon Spanish hot paprika; 1 Tablespoon unflavored gelatin; 1/4 Cup cold water; 2 Ounces 60-percent or greater bittersweet chocolate, chopped coarsely; Sweetened whipped cream, for serving; 1/2 pint fresh raspberries or strawberries, sliced thinly (optional)