Caramelized Rice Pudding With Pears And Raisins

Name: Caramelized Rice Pudding With Pears And Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 1 cup Arborio rice or other short-grain rice; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 (3-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3 1/2 cups chopped peeled Bosc pears; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup apple juice; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1 cup Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 (3-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 1/2 cups chopped peeled Bosc pears
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1/2 cup granulated sugar

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0.
2
Combine first 7 ingredients in a 3-quart casserole. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds and bean to rice mixture. Place dish in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 300u00b0, uncovered, 2 1/2 hours or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Discard cinnamon stick and vanilla bean; stir in cream. Cool.
3
Combine pears and next 4 ingredients (pears through cinnamon stick) in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Discard cinnamon stick. Spoon about 1/3 cup pear mixture into the bottom of each of 8 (8-ounce) ramekins. Top each serving with about 1/3 cup rice pudding. Just before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over each serving. Holding a kitchen blow torch about 2 inches over rice pudding, heat the sugar, moving the torch back and forth, until sugar is completely melted and caramelized (about 45 seconds). Serve within 30 minutes. (Do not refrigerate or caramel will melt).

813

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, 1 cup Arborio rice or other short-grain rice, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Rice Pudding With Pears And Raisins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!