Saturday, February 23, 2008

Rice Pudding - Easy & Delicious

It's quick, It's easy & It's delicious.

1 cup pudding rice
5 cups milk
1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup sugar
1-2 teaspoons vanilla essence
grated cinnamon and nutmeg

  1. Easy as bringing the milk, vanilla and sugar to the boil in a heavy based saucepan. (non stick works really well)
  2. Add the rice and stir until the mixture comes back to the boil.
  3. Place pan on the lowest setting on the smallest of the burners, fit a lid on the saucepan.
  4. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so just to avoid the pudding from catching on the bottom of the pan.
  5. Stir through cream and allow to stand for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Serve sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg and a nice generous spoon of raspberry or strawberry jam or for extra treat - why not a huge spoonful of Nutella.
Bon App.
Cook's Note:
  • The size of the cup doesn't matter as long as they are all in proportion and the same cup measure is used for all ingredients.
  • Can be made with skim milk and no adding of cream - can be made without sugar, however, stir through sweetners after rice is cooked. Fresh fruit or a mashed banana will add sweetness and healthier options.