Easy Rice Pudding
This creamy rice pudding with fruit compote is amazing, and everyone will love it. This naturally gluten-free dessert takes a few simple ingredients, and it´s very easy to make. The easy pudding pairs perfectly with fruits, like this plum compote that adds richness.
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About this rice pudding with fruit compote
With a few ingredients, you can make a classic and delicious dessert that everyone loves. The creaminess and sweetness of the rice pudding pair perfectly with the plum compote, but feel free to serve it with other sauces or the topping you prefer. For more fall dessert ideas, here is the link to this caramel rice pudding.
This naturally gluten-free dessert is delicious and made with simple ingredients you probably have at home. You can serve it warm or cold, and you can customize it with your favorite topping. Best recipe ever!
Ingredients
The main ingredients for this recipe are:
- Rice: Short-grain white rice is the same rice used to make a risotto.
- Milk: whole milk for the best consistency and flavor.
- Orange: fresh orange peels to add flavor. You can also use the lemon peel.
- Cinnamon: a cinnamon stick to flavor and ground cinnamon to sprinkle on top.
- Plums: fresh ripe plums with peel.
How to make old-fashioned rice pudding
For the rice pudding:
In a deep saucepan, place the rice and the milk with the cinnamon stick and the orange peels over high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the rice in the milk, stirring often until it is almost ready. At that time, when it’s almost ready, add the sugar and finish cooking for about two minutes. If it is necessary, add a little more milk; it should be creamy.
Let cool or serve immediately with the plum sauce. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
It is normal that when the rice pudding cools, it absorbs part of the liquid, and the texture becomes more compact. Add a little more milk and mix until it is creamy again.
For the plum compote:
Cut the plums into large cubes and place them in a deep saucepan, sprinkle with sugar and drops of lemon juice. Cook over low heat until tender, but firm, and syrup forms. Remove from heat and let cool. Set aside.
Can I make rice pudding ahead of time?
Yes, keep the dessert in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to enjoy, reheat gently with a splash of milk for creaminess.
Serving suggestions
- Golden raisins: add some raisins for natural sweetness.
- Chocolate: sprinkle with dark grated chocolate.
- Caramelized bananas: serve with some caramelized bananas and caramel sauce.
- Spices: Add cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg for a strong flavor.
Storing
Serve the rice pudding immediately, or let it cool at room temperature and store it in the fridge. It is always better to add the plum sauce at the moment of serving. The pudding will keep in your fridge for about 3-4 days.
For more comfort desserts
Homemade Rice Pudding (Creamy & Easy)
Ingredients
For the rice pudding
- 1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
- 4 cups milk
- Orange peels
- Stick of cinnamon
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar (120gr)
For the plum compote
- 6 to 8 ripe plums
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- Drops of fresh lemon juice
Instructions
For the plum compote:
- Cut the plums into large cubes and place them in a deep saucepan, sprinkle with sugar and drops of lemon juice. Cook over low heat until tender, but firm, and syrup forms. Remove from heat and let cool. Set aside.
For the rice pudding:
- In a deep saucepan, place the rice and the milk with the cinnamon stick and the orange peels over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook the rice in the milk, stirring often until it is almost ready. At that time, when it's almost ready, add the sugar and finish cooking for about two minutes. If it is necessary, add a little more milk; it should be creamy.
- Let cool or serve immediately with the plum sauce. Sprinkle with cinnamon.