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PPQ: Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding

5/6/2012

 
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Emily from Ruf Love picked this week's recipe for Project Pastry Queen: Dulce de Leche Aborio Rice Pudding. You're never going to see a lot of rice recipes on this blog because I'm not a big fan. Thankfully the hubs isn't either. When we have Mexican food, there are no sides. And we don't care for Asian food, so there's not a lot of rice in the house. In fact, pretty much the only time I cook rice is when the dogs get sick and they need something bland. However, we do like risotto...if you put enough cheese in it, I'll like almost anything. This pudding has great flavor, but I'm not a huge fan due to the rice. If you like rice pudding, you'll probably love this recipe though. I'm taking this to my parent's house for dinner this evening, and I suspect they will love it...those rice-eating fools. The dulce de leche component is incredible. It tastes very similar to caramel, and you can make your own from a can of sweetened condensed milk.

When I was a kid, my parents used to take us to our aunt and uncle's house for the weekend from time to time. As an adult, I realize what a lifesaver this had to be for them. Jim and Judy were great, and they would spoil us...but they wouldn't take any of our crap either. I remember she served us tapioca pudding once in the little cups. I knew that I didn't like rice, and this looked a lot like rice. As soon as she left the kitchen, I put it in the trash. She came back in, looked at me, and asked where it was. I, of course, said that I ate it but she wasn't buying it. She found it in the trash and then she made me eat it (it wasn't dirty). I think it took me about 30 minutes to eat that dang tapioca pudding. I haven't had tapioca or rice pudding since. I'm trying to be a good sport today though. 

I made a few changes to the original recipe: I substituted half and half for the cream in the pudding mixture, trying to cut down on some calories. Instead of using vanilla beans (because I didn't want to waste them if I didn't like it), I used one tablespoon of vanilla extract, and I didn't use amaretto. I used one teaspoon of almond extract instead. For the full recipe, check out Emily's blog, and make sure to go to the Project Pastry Queen website to see everyone's take on the recipe.   
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Jen link
5/6/2012 06:48:56 am

I would not have liked tapioca or rice either. I hated being made to eat anything. I just ask my children to try it. Then it is their choice to eat the rest. My sister has adopted the same policy.

I didn't want to use a vanilla bean too so I just left it out all together but next time I make this recipe I will probably follow your example.

slice of southern link
5/6/2012 03:10:06 pm

Hi, just popped over from tasty kitchen to see all the great recipes you have! This one looks very creamy and tasty! Unique too! I'm having a linky party called Southern Sundays over on my blog and would love for you to link up some great dishes! Hope to see you there. www.asliceofsouthern.blogspot.com

Amy (Savory Moments) link
5/6/2012 08:07:08 pm

I really love rice pudding. This one looks very delicious and creamy.

steph link
5/7/2012 01:38:54 am

Oh my gosh! This is too good to be true! Creamy rice puding that is packed with caramel flavor!! MMMm

Vicki @ WITK link
5/7/2012 01:38:57 am

I haven't had rice pudding in forever! The addition of dulce de leche makes me want to get into the kitchen right now!

Anita at Hungry Couple link
5/7/2012 02:12:35 am

Rice isn't our favorite side dish but we both like it and it makes the rounds on our dinner rotation. Likewise, rice pudding is not our favorite dessert but sometimes it hits the spot. I had to laugh about your comment about rice and the dog. My little Cavvie has a tender tummy so that little princess ends up getting boiled chicken and rice quite a lot. :)

Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen link
5/7/2012 02:18:50 am

YUM....I love rice pudding! This sounds de-lish!

Kaitlin link
5/7/2012 02:59:27 am

Oh man. Rice is a serious staple of my diet. However, I've never had rice pudding before. This Dulce de Leche Rice Pudding sounds right up my alley though!

Debra Kapellakis
5/7/2012 09:23:11 pm

This sounds good.


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