Creamy Madagascar Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding with Fresh Berries

Name: Creamy Madagascar Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding with Fresh Berries
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup Arborio rice; 4 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 Madagascar vanilla bean; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup fresh strawberries; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 1 cup fresh raspberries; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

An indulgent, aromatic dessert with a fruity twist

A velvety rice pudding infused with Madagascar vanilla bean, topped with a medley of fresh berries for a truly sumptuous experience.

1 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Rice Pudding

1 cup Arborio rice

4 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

1 Madagascar vanilla bean

split and seeds scraped

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Berry Topping

1 cup fresh strawberries

hulled and sliced

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup fresh raspberries

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

Preparing the Rice Pudding

Rinse the rice

Rinse the Arborio rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Combine dairy and vanilla

In a large saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and vanilla bean (along with the seeds).

Simmer the mixture

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

⚠ Important: Stir the rice pudding frequently to prevent sticking and burning. 💡 Pro Tip: Leave the vanilla bean pod in the mixture for maximum flavor extraction.

Preparing the Berry Topping

Combine the berries

In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

Dress the berries

Drizzle with honey and lemon juice. Gently toss to coat the berries evenly.

Chill the mixture

Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Pudding

Slowly add the rice to the simmering milk mixture.

Thickening the Pudding

Stir continuously over low heat until the rice is tender and creamy.

Sweetening the Pudding

Add sugar and salt once the rice is fully cooked, stirring until dissolved.

Plating & Serving