ALMOND RICE PUDDING (RIS A L'AMANDE)

Almond Rice Pudding (Ris a l'amande) image

This rich and creamy rice pudding is traditionally served at Christmas Eve dinner in Scandinavia. The cherries give it a holiday look.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

8 cups milk
1-1/2 cups uncooked medium grain rice
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 can (21 ounces) cherry or raspberry pie filling
Toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the milk, rice, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Just before serving, stir in chopped almonds and extract. Fold in whipped cream. Garnish with pie filling and slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.