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8 ways to jump on the rice pudding bandwagon

We're talking rice pudding. Despite its somewhat understated status, we suspect rice pudding could be the next big thing... again? Did it ever really leave? It's certainly getting a turn in the spotlight right now. Want to join in? Here are 8 ways to 'whet' your rice and your appetites.

Chocolate rice pudding

Tsamporado is often enjoyed for breakfast. Source: Ben Dearnley

There's a rice pudding boom! People are getting rice-happy with their pudding and they aren't afraid to share it.

The UK is all over it...
The US, too has already been concocting some serious rice pudding madness - think fried rice pudding balls, rice pudding buns and a rice pudding burrito. (Whoa!)
Oz is getting creative and also having a play...
With #ricepudding looking so delectable,  it's officially rice-pudding-o'clock! For breakfast, lunch, dinner and even the elusive midnight munch, we're jumping on this rice-y comeback tour with some of our favourite recipes. 


 

For those wanting a vibrant and playful pudding, these should do the trick...
Horchata! It certainly looks the part and that's because it is. Soak your rice, blend with spice and serve over ice, horchata!
Mexican almond and rice milk panna cotta with braised apricots
Mexican horchata, made with almond and rice milk panna cotta. Source: Benito Martin
Not what you would normally expect when you think 'rice pudding,' but this is French baker Jean Michel Raynaud's take on the classic, combining caramel and orange - that means rich and zesty!
Caramel and orange blossom rice cakes
Source: The French Baker
For when you need a sweet brekkie hit, Phoebe Wood gives us a typically Filipino-style breakfast bowl that uses cocoa AND dark chocolate. Don't forget to drizzle that condensed milk and have your spoons at the ready!
Chocolate rice pudding
Here's a Filipino-style bowl of chocolate rice pudding Source: Ben Dearnley
This Asian-style pud is all about texture and spice and is such a refreshing way to top up your rice. Rachel Khoo gives us this dairy-free and gluten-free flavour sensation with lemongrass curd, lychee and a pop of chilli to serve.
Coconut rice pudding with lemongrass curd
Source: Prue Ruscoe
Traditional, with a twist
Our seasonal cook, O Tama Carey got colourful with rhubarb and created this Italian-style rice; with sweet additions of marsala and vanilla bean, this pudding pops.
Rice pudding with rhubarb, pistachio and mascarpone
Source: Sharyn Cairns
Belén Vázquez Amaro recreates her grandma's arroz con leche. With maple syrup, cacao powder and coconut oil all thrown into the mix this vegan dream is perfect for those chilly days.
Rice milk pots with raw cacao chocolate sauce
Source: Belén Vázquez Amaro
Get a little more romantic with your rice with this cinnamon-spiked version. Vibrant pomegranate, sweet rosewater and of course scattered rose petals - ooh la la!
Cinnamon and rosewater rice pudding with pomegranate syrup
Cinnamon and rosewater rice pudding with pomegranate syrup Source: Chris Chen
Every mouthful of this sticky custard takes you to Vietnam. With flavours of coconut, pandan and palm sugar, this one from Kirsten Jenkins is a rice porridge for those who love to travel through their food.
Blacks sticky rice creams
Source: Chris Chen
And we are yet to sample, but looks like cauliflower rice pudding is also on board, what do you think?
For more pudding in your life, check out our recipe collection here.


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