LIME-SCENTED POPPY SEED RICE PUDDING WITH MANGO

LIME-SCENTED POPPY SEED RICE PUDDING WITH MANGO image

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 quarts whole milk
2 cups short-grain rice (14 ounces)
One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
finely grated zest of 1 lime
6 ripe mangoes - peeled and cut into 1-inch dice

Steps:

In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the milk with the rice, coconut milk, vanilla bean and seeds and the poppy seeds and bring to asimmer over moderately high heat, stirring. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until the rice is tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. stir the sugar, heavy cfream and lime zest into the rice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice pudding is sweet and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Spoon the rice pudding into small bowls and top with the mango. MAKE AHEAD: The rice pudding can be refrigerated overnight. Serve chilled or at room temperature.