Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1/2 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 379
  • Fat:
  • 14 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 43 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 291 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 55 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 9 g

Almond Rice Pudding (Ris a l'amande)

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

SERVINGS

12

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Chill

PREP

15 min.

COOK

35 min.

TOTAL

50 min.

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

DIRECTIONS

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. Yield: 12 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008

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