Description
Alton Brown’s rice pudding delivers creamy comfort with a classic Southern twist. Rich, vanilla-infused grains meld into a silky dessert that wraps you in sweet, nostalgic warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked long-grain or basmati rice
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) coconut milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 2 ounces (56 grams), approximately ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
Nuts and Dried Fruits:
- 1 ½ ounces (42 grams), approximately ⅓ cup golden raisins
- 1 ½ ounces (42 grams), approximately ⅓ cup chopped unsalted pistachios
Instructions
- Combine cooked rice and milk in a large nonstick sauté pan, positioning over medium heat. Gently bring the liquid to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing the mixture to simmer while stirring frequently. Maintain a gentle consistency for approximately 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken and develop a creamy texture.
- Gradually increase heat to medium, introducing coconut milk, granulated sugar, ground cardamom, and heavy cream. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly to ensure smooth integration and prevent lumping.
- Continue simmering the pudding mixture, stirring intermittently, for 5 to 10 minutes. Monitor the consistency, allowing it to slightly re-thicken and develop a rich, velvety appearance.
- Use a whisk to prevent cardamom from clustering and ensure even distribution throughout the pudding. Once the desired thickness is achieved, remove the pan from heat.
- Fold in roasted pistachios and plump raisins, gently incorporating them into the creamy rice pudding for added texture and flavor.
- Transfer the pudding to individual serving dishes or a glass bowl, smoothing the surface. Cover directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation and maintain moisture.
- Allow the pudding to cool to room temperature or refrigerate for a chilled dessert experience. Serve within 24 hours for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Crush nuts finely to prevent large chunks disrupting the smooth pudding texture.
- Toast pistachios briefly in dry pan for deeper, nuttier flavor enhancement.
- Sprinkle nuts just before serving to maintain maximum crispness.
- Golden raisins add unexpected sweetness and tender bursts between creamy spoonfuls.
- Soak raisins in warm water first to plump and soften their delicate skin.
- Select golden raisins over dark varieties for lighter, more delicate sweetness.
- Whisk cardamom powder thoroughly to eliminate potential spice clumps.
- Grind whole cardamom pods freshly for more intense, aromatic flavor profile.
- Use fine-mesh sifter when adding ground spices to ensure even distribution.
- Control heat meticulously while simmering to prevent scorching delicate mixture.
- Stir constantly during thickening process to maintain consistent smooth texture.
- Lower temperature gradually to allow gentle, even cooking without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 596 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg