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Caramel Rice Pudding
A rich and creamy rice pudding topped with caramelized sugar, offering a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
sugar
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 3 cups water, divided
dairy
- 4 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Divide 1½ cups sugar among ramekins and let cool.
- Cook remaining sugar and water until 340°, then divide among ramekins.
- Simmer rice with water, half-and-half, salt, and brown sugar until tender and thick.
- Heat cream, butter, and remaining sugar; temper egg yolks and combine with rice mixture.
- Pour into ramekins, cover with foil, and bake at 300°F for 45 minutes.
- Cool, caramelize sugar with a torch, and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure sugar is caramelized evenly for a perfect topping.