Oct 22, 2009

English Rice Pudding



I love rice, one of my favorite side dish is risotto. It's just logic that also rice used for desert would be at the top of my list.
This recipe I found years ago in a rice recipe cookbook, since then it became one of our favorite rice desert.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of short grain rice
2/3 cup of water
1 liter of milk ( 4 cups, not fat free)
1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup of whipping cream
3 egg yolks
3 tbsp of sugar
3 egg whites

Preheat the oven to 315˚F. Lightly grease an 7 cup ovenproof dish. Half fill a baking dish with water and place in the oven.
Wash the rice and leave to drain in a sieve for 10 minutes.
Bring the 2/3 cup of water to boil in a heavy saucepan, stir in the rice and let boil for 2 minutes or until the water is absorbed.




Stir in the milk and vanilla extract and bring to a boil stirring. Turn down the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the rice is cooked.

In a small bowl combine the egg yolks, whipping cream and the sugar.




Remove the rice from the stove and set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then whisk in the egg yolk mixture.



Beat the 3 egg whites in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites thru the rice mixture then pour into the prepared dish.

Place the dish in the baking tin (the one that you placed in the oven earlier). Bake for 30 minuted or until a golden color on top



After 30 minutes, when the rice pudding has a nice color on top, cover with tin foil and bake for another 45-50 minutes until just firm.



Serve warm. Dust with icing sugar if desired or serve with fresh fruits.



Enjoy!







24 comments:

  1. The texture looks amazing. That last photo captures it especially well. Fantastic job!

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  2. Looks awesome. Must try this one day :)

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  3. @ The Chickenless Chick,
    Thank you.

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  4. @ Ancoo,
    I hope you are going to try it.

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  5. This looks so lovely! I can't wait to try it!

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  6. Thank you traditional gourmand,
    I hope you are going to try it, it's delicious!

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  7. Haven't had rice pudding in ages and yours looks fantatic; love the way you take pictures all though the recipe; very professional.
    Thank you,
    Rita

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  8. Looks creamy and delish, I bet it would be great with some fresh raspberries!

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  9. Thank you Rita, for the kind words. I think that taking step by step pictures makes following the recipe easier.

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  10. raspberries and blackberries would be my choice of fresh fruits for this dessert.

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  11. This pudding looks totally decadent and delicious, awesome recipe!

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  12. @ 5 Star Foodie,
    Thank you for your kind comment.

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  13. not only i would love this dessert. i believe my 1-yr old boy will be addicted to it too!

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  14. this is one of my favourite 'pick-me-up' comfort food. Always puts a smile back onto my face.

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  15. Hello lululu,
    My three boys love this dessert as well.

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  16. Hi Penny,
    It's the same with us as well, especially on a cold fall day.

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  17. It sure looks delicious

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  18. Wow, Laura, your rice pudding looks terrific! So creamy and smooth. Absolutely perfect! =)

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  19. hi dear yours look wonderful. photography is also cool.just yesterday i made one like this and without eggs, try my way.

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  20. Hello Abraham,
    Very interesting without eggs, I probably will try one day.

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