Pepita Rice Pudding Recipes

PEPITA RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup each golden raisins and rum in a bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Heat 1/2 stick butter, 1/2 cup green pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and a pinch of salt in a skillet until the seeds are golden and the butter turns nutty brown. Stir in the raisin-rum mixture and 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar. Spoon over store-bought rice pudding.

PECAN RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring rice and milk to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, lemon zest and pecans. Pour into serving dishes and chill until set.

SWEET AND SALTY PEPITAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil.
• Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the pepitas, toss to coat in the butter and then add the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread the pepitas on the prepared baking sheet in 1 layer and bake, stirring once or twice, until golden brown all over, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.

PEACH RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring milk, rice and salt just to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, butter and vanilla; cool. , In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, raspberries and jelly. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes. Press mixture through a fine strainer or sieve; discard seeds. Return raspberry sauce to pan. Combine cornstarch and wine or grape juice until smooth; stir into sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool., In individual dessert dishes or in a 2-1/2-qt. trifle bowl, layer the rice pudding and peaches. Serve with sauce.

KITTENCAL'S OLD FASHIONED RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottom saucepan, cook rice according to package.
• Drain any additional liquid; add the sugar, pinch of salt, half and half, evaporated milk and vanilla.
• Mix, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch together until smooth; add to the rice mixture; simmer for 20 minutes longer.
• Let cool, add the raisins.
• enjoy!

BAKED RICE PUDDING WITH PEACHES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring the milk, rice cinnamon stick and butter to simmer over low heat. Let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until rice is soft. Stirring occasionally. Should be wet. If is dry add some syrup from peaches or water.
• Discard cinnamon stick.
• Let it cool and stir once a while to keep it wet and creamy.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium bowl whip the egg whites until stiff peak form. Set a side.
• In a medium bowl mix egg yolks and sugar until light in color.
• Strain peaches and cut in slices if need it. Discard syrup.
• Pour egg yolk mixture into cooled rice and stir well. Fold in whipped egg whites.
• Butter or spray 10 inch rounded baking dish.
• Pour half rice mixture in add peaches on top and cover with rest of rice mixture.
• Sprinkle with sugar on a top if you like.
• Bake uncovered until golden brown about 1 hour.