Honeyed Rice Pudding
Honeyed Rice Pudding
Steamed individual rice puddings sweetened with honey and cinnamon, layered with an apricot-ginger paste and drizzled with extra honey.
Prep: 20 minutes · Cook: 45 minutes
What Is Honeyed Rice Pudding?
Individual steamed rice puddings: honey-and-cinnamon rice layered around a smooth apricot-and-ginger paste, set in ramekins, unmolded and drizzled with extra honey.
Why Make Honeyed Rice Pudding?
- An elegant, plated take on rice pudding
- Honey instead of refined sugar for floral sweetness
- The apricot-ginger centre is a hidden surprise
- Steaming gives a delicate, set texture
- Make warm-and-unmolded or chill in the ramekins
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Italian style rice
- 2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- ground cinnamon (a large pinch)
- 15 dried apricots (no-soak, chopped)
- 3 pieces preserved ginger (drained and chopped)
- 8 dried apricots (whole, to decorate)
Instructions
- Put the rice in a saucepan and just cover with cold water; bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and cook about 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed.
- Stir the honey and cinnamon into the rice.
- Grease 4 ramekins (about 2/3 cup each). Blend the chopped apricots and ginger in a food processor to a smooth paste, divide into 4 and shape each into a flat round.
- Divide half the rice between the ramekins, lay the apricot paste on top, then cover with the remaining rice.
- Cover the ramekins with wax paper and foil and steam 30 minutes, until set; let stand 5 minutes.
- Unmold onto warm plates, drizzle with honey and decorate with whole apricots.
Cooking Tips
- Cook the rice until the water is fully absorbed before sweetening
- Blend the apricots and ginger until truly smooth
- Pack the layers so the puddings unmold cleanly
- Cover well with paper and foil so no water gets in while steaming
- Let them stand 5 minutes before turning out
Frequently Asked Questions About Honeyed Rice Pudding
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1. Can I serve these cold?
Yes — chill them in the ramekins and serve with cream or ice cream.
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2. What is preserved ginger?
Sweet ginger preserved in syrup; drain and chop it for the paste.
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3. Do I need a steamer?
A covered pan with a rack over simmering water works fine.
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4. Can I use honey substitutes?
Maple syrup works, though it changes the flavour.
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5. Why cover with paper and foil?
To keep condensation out so the puddings set rather than go watery.
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