Creamy fruit rice pudding

The more elegant cousin of rice pudding. While rice pudding is dense and heavy, fruit rice is airy, made possible by lightening with whipped cream (Diplomat cream technique). The rice here isn't a side, but a carrier absorbing the aromas of milk, vanilla and fruit. A truly nostalgic dessert.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Thick-bottomed saucepan (so milk doesn't burn)
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Wash the rice, then put it on to boil with the milk, salt and lemon zest.

Tip: The high starch content of round grain rice gives the creaminess. Salt highlights the sweet flavours.
2

Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until soft (approx. 20-25 minutes). If it absorbs the liquid, top up with a little milk or water.

Tip: Milk burns easily, hence the low heat and stirring.
3

When the rice is soft, stir in the sugar and vanilla sugar, then cool completely.

Tip: Spread it out on a plate to cool faster.
4

Whip the cold cream into stiff peaks.

Tip: Only fridge-cold cream whips up nicely.
5

Fold the whipped cream carefully into the cold rice, then mix in the chopped fruit as well.

Tip: Work with large, wide movements so as not to break the airiness of the foam.
6

Chill before serving.

Tip: Decorate with fresh fruit when serving.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the middle of the rice stay hard?
You put the sugar in too soon. Sugar draws out water (osmosis), and the rice can't soften. Sugar only at the end!
The cream collapsed.
The rice was too warm when you folded in the whipped cream. The rice must be completely cold.

Ingredients

  • 150 g Rice (Round grain/Pudding rice)
  • 600 ml Whole Milk
  • 50 g Sugar
  • 1 packet Vanilla sugar
  • 1 pc Grated lemon zest
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 200 ml Double cream (cold)
  • 300 g Fruit (strawberry, peach, raspberry)