Best Giadas Rice Pudding Recipes

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LEMON AND ALMOND RICE PUDDING



Lemon and Almond Rice Pudding image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 4h53m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup Arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
1/2 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, seeds removed, pod reserved
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 3 large lemons
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
3 large lemons, zested
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted* see Cook's Note

Steps:

  • In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine the milk, rice, sugar, vanilla seeds, vanilla pod, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 35 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix together the lemon juice, amaretto, and lemon zest. Slowly stir the lemon mixture into the rice mixture and cook for 10 minutes longer. Remove the vanilla pod and discard. Stir in the whipping cream (mixture will still be runny but will thicken as it cools). Spoon the rice pudding into bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Sprinkle the chilled rice pudding with sliced almonds and serve.

CHOCOLATE RICE PUDDING



Chocolate Rice Pudding image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 3h42m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups whole milk
2/3 cup Arborio rice
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest (from 1 medium orange)
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine the milk, rice, sugar, and orange zest. Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the bean to the saucepan. Bring the milk to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and discard the vanilla bean. Stir the cocoa powder and orange liqueur into the mixture. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted. Allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon the rice pudding into serving bowls. Cover and refrigerate for 2 1/2 to 3 hours and up to 1 day ahead.

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