Orzo and Date Delight Recipe

Name: Orzo and Date Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 cups water; 3 cups milk; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup dates, chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 (8 ounce) carton plain yogurt; ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips; ½ cup pistachios, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 egg yolks

Servings: persons

1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups water
3 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup dates, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) carton plain yogurt
½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
½ cup pistachios, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 egg yolks

1
Combine orzo,water and salt in a saucepan and simmer 6 minutes.
2
Add sugar and milk and bring to slow simmer over low heat; stirring occasionaly.
3
Cook uncovered until milk is absorbed.
4
Cool, and add dates.
5
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
6
Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
7
Whisk 3 egg yolks with cream and vanilla, combine with cooled orzo and mix well.Turn into baking dish.
8
Bake uncovered until the edges are set, but still creamy inside, about 35 minutes.
9
While still warm, sprinkle top of pudding with chocolate and pistachio.
10
Serve with a dollop of yogurt.

982

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orzo pasta, 2 cups water, 3 cups milk, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Orzo and Date Delight falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orzo and Date Delight

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