When it comes to dessert, I always return to my two favorites: rice pudding and flan, in all imaginable variations.
This cross between rice pudding and creme brulee makes a fantastic ending to any meal.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
(6 Servings)
1 cup long-grain white rice, washed
4 cinnamon sticks
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups coconut milk
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch salt
½ tablespoon coconut extract
1 ½ cups sugar
1 (12 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/3 cup light brown sugar
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small pot, add water and cinnamon sticks, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Set aside and discard cinnamon sticks.
2. Place the rice and the cinnamon water in a large saucepan, over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add salt, butter, 1 cup milk, coconut extract, 1 cup coconut milk and sugar. Stir well to mix and cook uncovered for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the remaining coconut milk, heavy cream and condensed milk. Stir with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice pudding thickens to desire consistency. Add the coconut flakes.
5. Stir well and remove from heat, and let it cool at room temperature. The consistency should be very creamy. Divide the rice pudding evenly into 6 ramekins. Refrigerate for a least 1 hour or overnight.
6. Just before serving, preheat the broiler and top each ramekin with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Put the ramekins in a baking pan filled with water and broil the custard for 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve and Enjoy!
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rebecca subbiah
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 10:16 AM:
wow what a neat comdo
Pocky
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 10:52 AM:
ooh this looks good!! I love that you used long grain white rice. I buy it in huge 20 pound sacks at the Asian supermarkets. This is a great way to use the rice in a dessert. The beautiful thing about this recipe is that I have all the ingredients in the house right now.
Danielle
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 3:25 PM:
My daughter loves rice pudding. I love your version of it. sounds so much better than the old fashioned kind
Angela
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 4:17 PM:
My two favorite desserts combined into one! You are amazing. I must eat this. Now.
Oysterculture
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 6:43 PM:
That is genius to turn a rice pudding into a creme brulee. I salute you! =)
zerrin
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 8:32 PM:
Rice pudding ia always on my top list when it comes to dessert. But never thought of making such a version. That looks so tasty!
Bunny
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 9:18 PM:
Oh my word that looks heavenly! I love rice pudding!! You are incredible!
Tangled Noodle
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 9:34 PM:
You’ve created the perfect solution for the dessert dilemma between me and my husband: he loves crème brulée while I adore rice puddings. Harmony in a dish!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 10:17 PM:
Wow – looks fantastic… Rice pudding is one of my favorites, and turning it into a brulee sounds divine. I will definitely be giving this one a try!
Empar
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 5:34 AM:
Debe estar buenisimo!! No lo he hecho con la leche de coco, pero la próxima vez que lo haga, lo hare así como tú.
Un beso,
Erica
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 7:16 AM:
Thank you all for the comments!
Sylvia
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 8:04 AM:
Looks delicious.! I love rice pudding and I like the idea to add coconut milk.
Have a nice week
Anna
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 4:31 PM:
That’s a great combination, love both of them, and it looks amazing.
Soma
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 5:20 PM:
Sounds really comforting to me esp. the rice & the coconut milk. Lovely dessert!
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 8:49 PM:
That sounds super! What a great idea to make a rice pudding brulee! Very nice!
Sarah
on Aug 11th, 2009
@ 9:41 AM:
hey erica
Collect your award from my blog!!!
Congrats!!
Joan Nova
on Aug 11th, 2009
@ 11:56 AM:
That’s very creative…and I’m sure delicious! Unlike brulee, having the rice pudding underneath gives it some bite.
Erica
on Aug 11th, 2009
@ 12:01 PM:
Thank you Sarah!!!!
Diana
on Aug 13th, 2009
@ 10:49 AM:
Oh my goodness Erica, This looks perfect!! I’m printing this out and making it for my family!
diana
P.S. So sorry, I havn’t visited in a bit, you have great posts!!
nora@ffr
on Aug 13th, 2009
@ 3:03 PM:
yumm!!! rice pudding!! i shud try ye way!! m sure this will taste heavenly deish!!
Erica
on Aug 19th, 2009
@ 5:15 PM:
Thank you everyone for visiting my blog!
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on Aug 30th, 2009
@ 12:38 PM:
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Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen
on Aug 30th, 2009
@ 1:49 PM:
This looks absolutely delicious – it combines all of my favorite desserts into one! AND with added coconut! SO GOOOOD!
nathaly
on Sep 5th, 2009
@ 8:21 PM:
this is the best arroz con leche recipe ever!!! i made it and i love it!!! so easy!
gracias por compartir un poco de nuestra cultura de una manera positiva al mundo!
Erica
on Sep 6th, 2009
@ 6:41 AM:
Hi Nathaly,
Thank you so much for your feedback! Glad you liked the rice pudding!
Gracias por tu lindo mensaje!
Siempre me ha encantado compartir lo bueno que tiene Colombia
deeba
on Sep 13th, 2009
@ 10:14 AM:
Very very creative…I love a good rice pudding, & this looks fab!
Baking is my Zen
on Feb 22nd, 2010
@ 1:39 PM:
Oooh…this looks soo good!
Melanie
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 1:03 PM:
This looks yummy. I don’t know why but my rice pudding does not come out creamy????