Rice Pudding With Dried Cherries Recipe

Indulge in this comforting and flavorful rice pudding! Perfectly creamy rice cooked in a blend of milk and half-and-half, studded with sweet dried cherries, and finished with a touch of vanilla. Easy to customize – adjust the vanilla to your liking! A perfect dessert or breakfast treat.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 324.7 kcal

Protein 12g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rice Pudding With Dried Cherries

2 cups whole milk
Half And Half Cream
Basmati Rice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dried Cherries
Cinnamon, to taste (for garnish)

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How to Make Rice Pudding With Dried Cherries

In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup half-and-half, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add 1/2 cup long-grain white rice and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is cooked through and the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency.
Stir in 1/2 cup dried cherries. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes to allow the pudding to fully set.
Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

24g

Carbs

18g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Rice Pudding With Dried Cherries?

Rice Pudding With Dried Cherries takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Rice Pudding With Dried Cherries?

Rice Pudding With Dried Cherries has approximately 324.7 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Rice Pudding With Dried Cherries?

The key ingredients for Rice Pudding With Dried Cherries are Milk, Half And Half Cream, Basmati Rice, Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Dried Cherries. See the full list with measurements above.