Danish Rice Pudding with Dried Cherry Sauce Recipe

Name: Danish Rice Pudding with Dried Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice (white medium-grain or basmati); 3 cups milk; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 2 ounces medium-dry sherry; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; Dried Cherry Sauce; 4 ounces dried cherries (3/4 cup); 1 cup pinot noir or other red wine; 2 tablespoons sugar or red currant jelly

Servings: persons

1
Cook the rice, milk, and sugar in a heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until the rice is tender and the milk is absorbed, 3040 minutes.
2
Remove from the heat and stir in the almond extract, almonds, and sherry.
3
Using a rubber spatula, scrape the pudding into a bowl and chill for at least 1 hour.
4
Whip the cream in an electric mixer on high speed (or by hand) until soft peaks form and then get a little firmer, and fold into the chilled pudding.
5
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
6
Top with warm or cold cherry sauce.
7
Place the cherries in a small saucepan with the wine, 1/2 cup water, and the sugar or jelly.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the cherries are tender and the juice is syrupy (approximately 10 minutes).

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* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup rice (white medium-grain or basmati), 3 cups milk, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Danish Rice Pudding with Dried Cherry Sauce 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.

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Danish Rice Pudding with Dried Cherry Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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