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Creamy Mascarpone Rice Pudding – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Creamy Mascarpone Rice Pudding

Elevate a classic comfort food with the rich, velvety magic of mascarpone cheese. This incredibly creamy, decadent pudding features warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for a cozy night in or an elegant dinner party finale.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) milk
  • 1 cup (200 g / 7.1 oz) long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (227 g / 8 oz) mascarpone cheese
  • 16 whole , unblanched almonds, for garnish
  • For an even creamier texture, try using Arborio or Carnaroli rice. They release more starch, resulting in a luxuriously thick pudding.
  • To prevent the mascarpone from splitting, let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before stirring it into the hot rice mixture.
  • Experiment with flavor by adding a strip of lemon or orange zest to the milk while it simmers for a bright, citrusy note. Remove the zest before serving.
  • For a richer flavor, toast the almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant before using them as a garnish.

Method
 

  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the milk, rice, and ground cinnamon.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to prevent sticking.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through. Be sure to stir occasionally.
  4. In a small bowl, stir the vanilla extract into the heavy cream.
  5. Pour this mixture into the cooked rice and stir to combine.
  6. Continue cooking on low heat, uncovered, stirring frequently until the rice is very tender and the pudding has thickened.
  7. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gently stir in the granulated sugar and mascarpone cheese until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
  8. Spoon the warm pudding into 6 individual dessert dishes.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  10. Garnish with whole almonds just before you're ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 23g

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