Danish Risalamande Recipe Almond Rice Pudding

DANISH RISALAMANDE RECIPE (ALMOND RICE PUDDING)

Steps:

• In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, stir together the milk, rice, sugar, and salt and bring to a simmer.
• Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and cook at a very slow simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice absorbs all the liquid and is soft, about 30 minutes.
• Once cooked, turn off the heat and stir in ¾ cup (3¾oz/106g) chopped almonds and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool completely.
• While the rice is cooling, make the cherry sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cherries and sugar.
• In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch and water, and pour into the pan with the cherries.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until the cherries are softened and the sauce is thickened and clear, about 3-5 minutes.
• Once the rice is cooled, whip the cream to soft peaks and fold into the rice.
• Scoop into six serving bowls. Top with the cherry sauce and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup (1¼oz/35g) chopped almonds.
• This rice pudding is best eaten the day it is made but you can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Warm-up for a minute to room temperature in the microwave before eating.

RISALAMANDE (DANISH ALMOND RICE PUDDING WITH CHERRY SAUCE)

Steps:

• Bring the rice, salt, lemon zest, sugar and water to a boil in a medium-sized stock pot. Boil for 3 minutes, add the milk and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, increasing the frequency during the last 10 minutes to prevent scorching. Stir in the chopped blanched almonds.
• Let the rice cool and then chill for several hours or overnight.
• Beat the cream until it starts to thicken. Add the sugar, vanilla bean paste and almond extract and beat until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-beat. Stir the cream mixture into the rice pudding.(Note: The rice will may be very stiff. Stir it to loosen it up and then stir it more after the cream has been added to break up any clumps.)
• Serve the Risalamande at room temperature with the warm cherry sauce.