Best Apricot Rice Pudding Recipes

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CREAMY APRICOT RICE PUDDING



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Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup uncooked short grain white rice
2 cups milk, divided
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 egg
1 cup dried apricots, diced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 orange, zested
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Freshly grated nutmeg, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over high heat in a saucepan. Stir in your rice. Then, turn down the heat, cover the pan and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  • When the rice is done, put it in a clean saucepan with 1 1/2 cups milk, the sugar and salt. Cook this over medium heat, giving it a stir every once in awhile, until it thickens up and gets creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Crack your egg into a small bowl and beat it with the remaining 1/2 cup milk. Slowly stir this mixture into the rice. Stir in your diced apricots and cook 2 minutes more. Take off the stove and stir in your butter, vanilla, orange zest, and cardamom. Grate some nutmeg over top.

APRICOT & ORANGE RICE PUDDING



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Rice pudding with a fruity zing - made in the microwave

Provided by CJ Jackson

Categories     Dessert, Treat

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 8

200g pudding rice
600ml skimmed milk
big pinch ground nutmeg
1 tbsp clear honey , plus extra to serve
140g ready-to-eat dried apricot , roughly chopped
zest and juice 1 orange
4 tbsp reduced-fat fromage frais
handful toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Put the rice, milk and nutmeg into a large microwaveable bowl. Cover with cling film, pierce it, then cook on High for 5 mins. Stir and leave to stand for 1 min, then return to the microwave for a further 5-6 mins or until the rice is cooked and all the milk absorbed. Remove from the microwave and stand for a further 2 mins.
  • Put the honey, apricots and orange juice into another microwaveable bowl and cook on High for 1 min until the apricots have plumped up. Stir the syrupy apricots, fromage frais and a pinch of orange zest into the rice. Serve straight away in bowls, topped with a sprinkling of almonds, a little more orange zest and a drizzle of honey to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

RICE PUDDING CAKE WITH CHERRY-APRICOT COMPOTE



Rice Pudding Cake with Cherry-Apricot Compote image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Rice     Dessert     Bake     Apricot     Cherry     Almond     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup arborio rice or medium-grain rice
Pinch of salt
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped blanched slivered almonds (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel
2 teaspoons (packed) grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
4 large eggs, separated
Powdered sugar
Cherry-Apricot Compote

Steps:

  • Bring milk to boil in heavy large saucepan. Stir in rice and salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until most of milk is absorbed and mixture is thick but still creamy, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes (mixture will resemble thick rice pudding). Add 1/2 cup sugar and stir 2 minutes. Remove mixture from heat and cool to lukewarm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 1/2-inch-high sides. Dust pan with breadcrumbs. Mix almonds, candied orange peel, lemon peel and almond extract into rice mixture. Whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in medium bowl to blend. Stir into rice mixture. Cool completely.
  • Beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into rice mixture in 2 additions. Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Bake until cake is golden and firm to touch, about 1 hour. Transfer to rack and cool completely in pan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Run small sharp knife around cake to loosen. Release pan sides from cake. Place cake on platter. Sift powdered sugar over cake. Cut into wedges and serve with Cherry-Apricot Compote.

APRICOT RICE PUDDING POPS



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Provided by Michael Laiskonis

Categories     Dessert     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Yogurt     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Frozen Dessert     Apricot     Coconut     Summer     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layer removed, thinly sliced
1 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3 tablespoons short-grain rice (such as arborio)
1/4 cup 1/4" pieces dried apricots
1/4 cup sugar
Ingredient info: Unsweetened coconut milk is available at many supermarkets. Lemongrass can be found at Asian markets and some supermarkets.
Special Equipment
8 ice-pop molds; 8 ice-pop sticks

Steps:

  • Combine milk, coconut milk, cream, lemongrass, ginger, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to a boil; remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place rice and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl; let stand for 10 minutes (to soften and release some starch). Drain.
  • Strain coconut-milk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium saucepan. Add rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer (do not stir or rice will become too starchy) until rice is very tender, 30-35 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Stir in apricots and sugar. Divide mixture among ice-pop molds. Freeze until beginning to set, 30-45 minutes. Insert a stick into each pop. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour longer. DO AHEAD: Pops can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep frozen.

APRICOT RICE PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup raw short-grain rice (such as Arborio), rinsed in a colander until the water runs clear
4 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup diced dried apricots
1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and soft insides scraped out and reserved
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Bring the rice, milk, apricots, vanilla scrapings and lemon zest to a simmer in a covered heavy saucepan over medium heat. Immediately reduce the heat to as low as possible, cover tightly, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the rice is very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir the egg yolks into the cooked rice mixture and stir just until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the sugar. Spoon the rice pudding into ramekins or dessert cups and let cool. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.;

PERSIAN APRICOT RICE PUDDING



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I found this recipe online,anf had to post it here.I really really,really love recipes like this. My dad is from England,so he loves his rice pudding,and this is a really,nice twist on the plaid version! Hopefully,you and your family or guests will enjoy it as well! 8) (Prep time includes refrigerating)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
2 (1 lb) cans apricot halves in juice, drained
2 cups milk (approx.)
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Have a 1qt.
  • shallow bowl handy.
  • Put the rice in blender,blending until fine.
  • Pour into small bowl,add cornstarch& water,stir to dissolve the cornstarch.
  • Pour the drained apricots in blender,and blend until smoothy.
  • Add just enough milk to total 4 cups (approximately 2 cups milk.).
  • Pour into a small saucepan& add sugar& the rice mixture.
  • Over medium heat,stir constantly,until it comes to a boil.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat& stir in extracts.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Pour pudding into a bow,and allow to cool at room temperature for 1/2 hour,Then chill.
  • When pudding is cold,serve.

RICE PUDDING CAKE WITH CHERRY-APRICOT COMPOTE



Rice Pudding Cake with Cherry-Apricot Compote image

(TORTA DI RISO CON COMPOSTA DI CILIEGE E ALBICOCCHE) This flourless dessert is popular, especially on the Po River plain. The texture is more like that of a rice pudding than that of a cake. The compote is a refreshing partner. For a treat, uncork a semisweet Lambrusco.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup arborio rice or medium-grain rice
Pinch of salt
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped blanched slivered almonds (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel
2 teaspoons (packed) grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
4 large eggs, separated
Powdered sugar
Cherry-Apricot Compote

Steps:

  • Preparation Bring milk to boil in heavy large saucepan. Stir in rice and salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until most of milk is absorbed and mixture is thick but still creamy, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes (mixture will resemble thick rice pudding). Add 1/2 cup sugar and stir 2 minutes. Remove mixture from heat and cool to lukewarm, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 1/2-inch-high sides. Dust pan with breadcrumbs. Mix almonds, candied orange peel, lemon peel and almond extract into rice mixture. Whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in medium bowl to blend. Stir into rice mixture. Cool completely. Beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into rice mixture in 2 additions. Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Bake until cake is golden and firm to touch, about 1 hour. Transfer to rack and cool completely in pan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Run small sharp knife around cake to loosen. Release pan sides from cake. Place cake on platter. Sift powdered sugar over cake. Cut into wedges and serve with Cherry-Apricot Compote.

APRICOT BANANA RICE PUDDING



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Our Test Kitchen created this sweet, but-not-too-sweet variation on rice pudding. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cooked long grain rice, chilled
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots or raisins
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 medium ripe banana, peeled and chopped
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the rice, yogurt, apricots, sugar and nutmeg. Fold banana into rice mixture. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

RICE PUDDING WITH APRICOT COMPOTE



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Rice pudding is a homely pudding. Topped by a fruit compote such as stewed apricots, it becomes elegant, dinner-party fare. It is also good served with rose petal jam, which you can buy in Middle Eastern stores. Gum mastic (see recipe on page 321) gives the pudding an intriguing, and to me, very delicious flavor, but it is optional. Serve the pudding cold.

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup short-grain or risotto rice
1 1/2 cups water
4 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons orange blossom or rose water (see pages 6 and 7)
1/2 teaspoon pulverized gum mastic (optional) (see page 6)
2 pounds apricots
1 3/4 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Boil the rice in the water for 8 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Add the milk and simmer over very low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure that the bottom does not stick and burn.
  • When the rice is very soft and the milk not entirely absorbed, add the sugar and stir until dissolved. If it is a bit dry, add a little more milk. Add the orange blossom or rose water, or a mix of the two, and cook for a minute longer. Turn off the heat, sprinkle on the mastic, if using, and stir very well before pouring into a serving bowl. There should still be quite a bit of liquid. It will be absorbed as the pudding cools; the result should be creamy. Pour the pudding into a wide serving dish and chill in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap.
  • For the apricot compote, wash the apricots, cut them in half, and remove the pits. Put them in a large heavy-bottomed pan with the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook, covered, over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the apricots fall apart. Let the fruit cool, then chill it in the refrigerator before spreading it over the rice pudding.

Apricot rice pudding recipe is a classic dessert that can be served at any time of the year. It is a perfect blend of sweetness and textures that provides a rich and creamy taste. Rice pudding has been around for centuries, but with time, new variations have been added to make it more interesting. Apricot rice pudding recipe includes fresh apricots that add a sweet and tangy flavor to the pudding.

Ingredients

To make apricot rice pudding, you will need the following ingredients:
Rice
Rice is the main ingredient in the rice pudding. It is essential to use high-quality rice to ensure that the pudding is creamy and not too dry.
Milk
Milk is used to cook the rice and create a creamy texture. Full-fat milk is recommended as it provides a richer taste.
Sugar
Sugar is used to sweeten the pudding. You can adjust the quantity of sugar according to your taste.
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is added to provide a rich and creamy taste to the pudding.
Apricots
Fresh apricots are the star ingredient in the apricot rice pudding recipe. They add a sweet and tangy flavor to the pudding.
Cinnamon
Ground cinnamon powder is added to give the pudding a warm and cozy flavor.
Butter
Butter is used to add richness and creaminess to the pudding. It is not a compulsory ingredient, but it does make the pudding more flavorful.

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the rice
The first step in making apricot rice pudding is to cook the rice. Rinse the rice in cold water a few times until the water runs clear. Add the rice and milk to a large saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook the rice for 15-20 minutes or until it is tender and the milk has been absorbed.
Step 2: Add sugar and vanilla extract
Once the rice is cooked, add the sugar and vanilla extract to the pan. Stir well to combine the ingredients. If you prefer a less sweet pudding, you can adjust the quantity of sugar accordingly.
Step 3: Cook the apricots
While the rice is cooking, prepare the apricots. Cut the apricots into small pieces and add them to a separate pan. Add a tablespoon of butter and cook the apricots over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
Step 4: Add the apricots to the rice pudding
Once the apricots are cooked, add them to the rice pudding. Stir well to combine the flavors.
Step 5: Chill and serve
Refrigerate the apricot rice pudding for at least 30 minutes, or until it has cooled down. Serve chilled, with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon powder.

Variations

There are many variations of the apricot rice pudding recipe that you can try out. Some of these include:
Almond apricot rice pudding
Add a handful of almonds to the rice pudding for extra crunch and flavor.
Coconut apricot rice pudding
Replace the full-fat milk with coconut milk and add shredded coconut to the rice pudding for a refreshing tropical twist.
Apricot and peach rice pudding
Add fresh peaches to the apricot rice pudding for a sweeter and fruitier taste.
Apple and apricot rice pudding
Add pieces of cooked apples to the apricot rice pudding for a delicious autumn-inspired flavor.

Conclusion

Apricot rice pudding recipe is an easy and delicious dessert that you can make at home. The sweet and tangy flavor of the fresh apricots adds a unique twist to the classic rice pudding. You can serve the pudding chilled, with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder. You can also experiment with different variations of the recipe to create your own unique twist.
Apricot Rice Pudding - Valuable Tips to Make it Perfectly Apricot rice pudding is a delicious, creamy dessert that is perfect for any occasion or any time of the day. This dessert is loved by people of all ages, and it is a perfect treat for those who have a sweet tooth. If you are someone who loves rice pudding and wants to give it a twist, apricot rice pudding is a great option to try. Here are some valuable tips that you should keep in mind when making this dessert. 1. Choose the Right Rice The first and foremost thing to consider when making rice pudding is the rice you use. There are different types of rice available in the market, and not all of them are suitable for making this dessert. To make the perfect apricot rice pudding, you should use short-grain white rice or Arborio rice. These types of rice have a high starch content, which makes the pudding creamy and fluffy. 2. Soak the Rice Soaking the rice before cooking is an important step that you should not skip. Soaking the rice for at least an hour will help the rice to absorb the liquid easily during the cooking process. This will result in a creamy and tender pudding that is flavorful and delicious. 3. Use Fresh Apricots Using fresh apricots is crucial when making apricot rice pudding. Fresh apricots are sweet and juicy, which adds an extra flavor to the dessert. You can also use canned apricots if fresh apricots are not available, but be sure to drain the syrup before adding them to the pudding. 4. Add Spices Adding spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the pudding will give it a warm and inviting flavor. These spices not only enhance the taste but also add an aroma that will make your kitchen smell delicious. 5. Sweeten with Honey To sweeten the pudding, you can use honey instead of granulated sugar. Honey not only adds sweetness but also a unique flavor that complements the apricots well. You can also use maple syrup or agave nectar as a sweetener. 6. Cook Slowly Cooking the pudding slowly over low heat is essential to achieve the creamy and fluffy texture. Stir the pudding constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. This will also help the rice to cook evenly. 7. Add Milk Gradually Adding milk gradually as the rice cooks is important when making rice pudding. This will help the rice to cook thoroughly and absorb the liquid properly. Add the milk a little at a time, stirring constantly until the pudding reaches the desired consistency. 8. Cool Before Adding Apricots After the pudding is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes before adding the apricots. This will prevent the apricots from becoming mushy and keep them intact. Adding the apricots while the pudding is still hot can cause them to lose their texture and shape. 9. Chill in the Refrigerator Chilling the pudding in the refrigerator for a few hours will help it to set properly and enhance the flavors. Cover the pudding with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming on the surface. 10. Garnish with Sliced Almonds Garnishing the pudding with sliced almonds adds a nice crunch and texture to the dessert. You can also sprinkle some cinnamon on top of the pudding before serving. Conclusion Making apricot rice pudding is easy and straightforward as long as you follow these valuable tips. With the right ingredients and cooking techniques, you can make a delicious and fluffy pudding that your family and friends will love. Be sure to experiment with different spices and sweeteners to create a unique and flavorful dessert.

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