Almond Rice Custard With Berries Recipe

Ingredients for Almond Rice Custard With Berries

• 500ml whole milk
• 50g ground almonds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Rice
• Whipping Cream
• Superfine Sugar
• Almond Essence
• Raspberries
• Sliced Almonds
• Powdered sugar, to taste

How to Make Almond Rice Custard With Berries

1. Rinse a saucepan with water. Pour in 250ml milk and heat until frothy.
2. In a medium bowl, combine 50g ground almonds with the frothing milk. Stir well, then blend with an immersion blender for 10 seconds.
3. Set aside the almond milk mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup (60g) ground basmati or jasmine rice, and 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream.
5. Heat the remaining 250ml milk until frothy. Pour the hot milk over the rice mixture, whisking constantly to combine.
6. Pour the combined rice mixture into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously until thickened.
7. Stir in the almond milk mixture and 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
8. Remove from heat. Cover the custard with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Cool the custard in an ice bath.
9. Once almost completely cool, stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 tablespoon Amaretto liqueur (or substitute with rose or kewra water for a Kheer flavor). Add more to taste.
10. Taste and adjust sweetness and flavor as needed.
11. Pour the custard into 4-6 serving glasses.
12. Just before serving, top each serving with fresh berries (approximately 1/4 cup per serving), a light dusting of powdered sugar, and a sprinkle of flaked almonds or chopped pistachios.