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Creamy Madagascar Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding with Fresh Berries

Name: Creamy Madagascar Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding with Fresh Berries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 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; 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 1 cup fresh raspberries; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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

4.8(80 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 24, 2025

Creamy Madagascar Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding with Fresh Berries — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rice Pudding

For the Berry Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 8.8 g
Carbs: 66.5 g
Fat: 20.3 g
Fiber: 3.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2880 kcal
Protein: 53 g
Carbs: 399 g
Fat: 122 g
Fiber: 19 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup Arborio rice	720	13	157	1	3
4 cups whole milk	600	32	48	32	0
1 cup heavy cream	820	5	7	88	0
1 Madagascar vanilla bean split and seeds scraped	18	0	4	0	1
1/2 cup granulated sugar	387	0	100	0	0
1/4 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced	53	1	12	0	3
1 cup fresh blueberries	85	1	21	0	4
1 cup fresh raspberries	65	1	15	1	8
2 tablespoons honey	128	0	34	0	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rice Pudding

1
Rinse the rice
Rinse the Arborio rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2
Combine dairy and vanilla
In a large saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and vanilla bean (along with the seeds).
3
Simmer the mixture
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: ⚠ 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

1
Combine the berries
In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
2
Dress the berries
Drizzle with honey and lemon juice. Gently toss to coat the berries evenly.
3
Chill the mixture
Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

How to Make Creamy Madagascar Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding with Fresh Berries

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Simmering the Pudding
Slowly add the rice to the simmering milk mixture.
2
Thickening the Pudding
Stir continuously over low heat until the rice is tender and creamy.
3
Sweetening the Pudding
Add sugar and salt once the rice is fully cooked, stirring until dissolved.