Rice Pudding with Macadamia-Maple Brittle
🕒 Cook Time: 27 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 52 minutes
Description:
A delightful twist on traditional rice pudding, this recipe offers a sophisticated alternative for those seeking to elevate their dessert game. Reminiscent of the decadence of creme brulee, this creamy rice pudding is adorned with a delectable maple, brown sugar, and macadamia-nut brittle topping, providing a delightful contrast of textures with each spoonful.
Recipe Category: Breakfast
Keywords: Medium Grain Rice, Rice, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 413.5
- Fat Content: 14.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 86.1mg
- Sodium Content: 109.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 62.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 33.4g
- Protein Content: 9.6g
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Milk | 6 cups |
| Sugar | 1 cup + 1/4 cup |
| Unsalted Butter | 2 tbsp |
| Medium Grain Rice | 1 cup |
| Cinnamon Sticks | 2 |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla Extract | 2 tsp |
| Maple Syrup | 1/3 cup |
| Macadamia Nuts | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
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In a 4-quart saucepan, bring milk, 3/4 cup sugar, and the butter to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
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Add rice and cinnamon sticks; return mixture to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla.
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Whisk 1 cup of rice mixture into the egg mixture.
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Transfer the egg mixture to the saucepan with the rice mixture, stirring until well combined.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat, discard cinnamon sticks, and transfer the pudding to a 2-quart baking dish.
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Let cool for at least 20 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.
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Heat the broiler.
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In a small bowl, combine maple syrup with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
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Press macadamia nuts into the rice pudding, covering the top evenly.
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Drizzle the maple syrup mixture evenly over the top.
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Broil the pudding, positioning it 4 inches from the heat source, until lightly browned, approximately 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
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Let cool, spoon into dessert cups, and serve.
This indulgent Rice Pudding with Macadamia-Maple Brittle is sure to impress even the most discerning palates, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight! Perfect for a special breakfast treat or as a luxurious dessert for any occasion. Enjoy the creamy goodness with a satisfying crunch from the maple-macadamia brittle topping.
