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Creamy Rice Pudding with Tropical Fruits

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If rice pudding is getting a little too comfortable, try our version with fresh pineapple, mango, and papaya.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup long-grain white rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups diced mixed fresh tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, and papaya

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Boil rice in water in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, uncovered and undisturbed, until steam holes appear on surface, about 8 minutes.

    Step 2

    Reduce heat to very low and cook, covered and undisturbed, 12 minutes more.

    Step 3

    Stir in cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt and simmer, stirring, 2 minutes.

    Step 4

    Stir 1 cup fruit into pudding and serve topped with remaining fruit.

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