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Rice Pudding With Dates

Comfort food. You will understand why when you taste a spoonful of this delicious dessert from the pan. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 405 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup arborio rice
  • ½ vanilla bean split and grains removed
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup dates chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dates chopped for topping

Instructions

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  1. In a large 3-quart saucepan, heat the milk and heavy whipping cream, vanilla bean pod and all the internal grain, over medium heat and bring to a small boil. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 
  2. Stir occasionally and leave uncovered. Pick up the bean pod, scrape it over the milk with the back of a knife to remove the last vanilla grains and natural oils from the bean. Discard after all the natural juices are added to the milk.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cornstarch, salt, and sugar until smooth. Add a ¼ cup of the hot rice milk to the egg mixture bowl slowly stirring. Whisk the rice mixture while you slowly pour in the tempered egg mixture, and then simmer, stirring constantly, until the pudding is slightly thickened. Add ½ cup chopped dates.
  4. Serve the pudding warm in small individual bowls topped the chopped dates or serve chilled. To chill it, place waxed paper or plastic wrap directly against the surface of the warm pudding to prevent the formation of the top skin. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 405kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 1110IU (22%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 155mg (16%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405

% Daily Value*

Calories 405kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Potassium 267mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 1110IU 22%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 155mg 16%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.