Name: Rice Pudding with Dried Cherries and Vanilla
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1/3 cup dried tart cherries; 4 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk; 2/3 cup long-grain white rice; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 3 x1-inch orange peel strip (orange part only); Generous pinch of salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Additional low-fat (1%) milk (optional)

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup dried tart cherries

4 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk

2/3 cup long-grain white rice

1/3 cup sugar

1 3 x1-inch orange peel strip (orange part only)

Generous pinch of salt

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Additional low-fat (1%) milk (optional)

Preparation

Step 1
Place cherries in small bowl. Cover with hot water. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Combine milk, rice, sugar, orange peel and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer gently uncovered until rice is very tender and pudding is creamy, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Mix in cherries and vanilla. Divide among 6 custard cups. Cool. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Serve chilled or at room temperature, passing additional milk to stir into pudding, if desired.

TagsRice Pudding Pudding Dessert Rice Rice & Grains Vanilla Herbs & Spices Dried Cherry Dried Fruit Fruit Gluten Free Nut Free Make Ahead Easy Simmer Bon Appétit

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