Chocolate Rice Pudding
February 1, 2013
Recently, I’ve only had one thing on my mind. Comfort. It has been a crappy couple of months on a personal front. So in between some much-needed catch-ups with friends and some (quite expensive) retail therapy, I’ve been happily dunking my face into bowls of this chocolate rice pudding. Amongst many other sugary and salty treats *smile*.
I mean just look at this beauty;
Chocolate. Check.
Caramelised bananas. Check check.
All indulgently rolled into a humble rice pudding? (No doubt, one of the most comforting desserts out there). Checkmate.
Serve it chilled or serve it warm; just don’t forget the bananas. It really adds a certain something something to this dessert ya know? (Then again I might be a little biased because it’s a well known fact that I love my bananas in all my desserts *smile*). Either way this dessert is rich, indulgent and perfect for enjoying in a dark private corner, away from the troubles of the world.
Chocolate Rice Pudding
2013-02-27 09:02:55
Serves 6
100g arborio rice
2.5 Tbl caster sugar
pinch of salt
935g of milk
30g / 2 Tbl unsalted butter, softened
200g dark chocolate, melted
60g raisins
In a heavy-based saucepan, add the rice, sugar, salt and milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Just remember that milk boils over extremely fast once it’s heated so don’t walk away!
Lower the heat and cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until rice is cooked and al dente. Remove from heat and stir through the butter. Add a little of the hot milk into the chocolate to loosen then add this to the rice pudding, stirring gently to incorporate. Fold through the raisins then serve into 8 small glasses or ramekins. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to stop a skin from forming then cool completely before refrigerating.
To serve, bring out the rice puddings from the fridge and sit for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh berries,
caramelised bananas or crushed praline or nuts.
Recipe from Chocolate Desserts by Pierre Hermé
Citrus and Candy http://www.citrusandcandy.com/
Tagged as:
Chocolate,
Chocolate Desserts,
Pierre Herme,
rice pudding
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This is so gorgeous. What a fabulous, tasty, recipe!!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar recently posted..January Things
Wow! This is stunning and sounds absolutely delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and bananas. I just may have to make me a bowl of comfort soon.
Christy @ My Invisible Crown recently posted..Roasted Corn and Tomato Soup
nawwww *huggggggggggs*
I couldn’t agree more! Rice pudding has to be the most comforting dessert – great minds must think alike, because I just made some last week! Hope things start looking up now!
Sarah recently posted..Sweet Rice Pudding & Poached Pears – A Recipe
holy. freakin. wow.
i am such a rice pudding fan! it is hands down like a giant hug in food form. THANK YOU.
It’s eerie, really, how you seem to have telepathically peeked into my kitchen and saw all of the necessary ingredients to make this dish just laying about. Spooky. ;-)
Seriously, I love rice pudding like no one’s business and chocolate just takes it to *obsession* level. [prints recipe…]
Tracey@Tangled Noodle recently posted..Off the Turkey Path: Panch Phoran Roasted Chicken
This looks phenomenal! Love your work K!
I want to dig right in. What a perfect dessert when you need a companion. Hope everything is on the verge of getting better! xx
Tina @ bitemeshowme recently posted..Twelve Spices, Canley Heights
Ridiculously good looking.
thecitygourmand recently posted..B’FST, Barcelona styley
Oh wow wow wow, I’m in sticky chocolaty pudding heaven! This I need to make.
thelittleloaf recently posted..Seeded Spinach Breakfast Muffins
Rice pudding is my total childhood comfort food. Mum used to make it for me when she visited while I was at uni. I’m normally a purist where this is concerned but I guess combining it with chocolate is the perfect comfort. Maybe I’ll give it a try . Hope it made you feel a bit warmer inside :)
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Sorry to hear things have been a bit tough for you lately Karen. I hope things get better quickly for you. Such a delicious dessert would help chase the blues away, that’s for sure.
All the best to you.
Robyn.
This actually looks very veru good!!!!
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How many Mls is 935g of milk? The recipe calls for 935g of milk and I’m a little confused so how many cups or Mls would that be?
Hi Emma, for most liquids there is a 1:1 weight to volume measurement. So for 935g milk, it’s approximately 930ml (just under 4 cups). Cheers.
This dessert most certainly looks comforting and rice and choclate how freeking wonderful. I hope things start looking up for you.
tania@mykitchenstories.com.au recently posted..In My Kitchen February 2013
This is the best twist on rice pudding I´ve seen in ages. Simply amazing! And with caramelized bananas, I´m going over to your house and bringing my own spoon!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen recently posted..White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake #BundtaMonth
You had me at “rice pudding”…I just adore it! But wow! Chocolate! And caramelised bananas. Hope you feel better Karen!
Peter G | Souvlaki For The Soul recently posted..Baked Thai Curry Fish with Quinoa and Greens
Rice pud …. have loved since i was a kid. Never ever considered a chocolate version of the stuff, though, can’t for the life of me think why. Perfect bed fellows! Can’t wait to put it to the test. Thanks for sharing.
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Gorgeous post, Karen. Chocolate and banana is always going to make you feel good. And the rest of us, too. Take care :)
I want it in my belly…NOW! As soon as I’m off my ‘detox’ at the end of the month, I’m trying this :D
I am such a big fan of rice puddings. Its one of the things Mum used to make when I was a child and it too conjured up “comfort” for me. I have never thought to go the extra indulgence and make it chocolate however! Great idea!
Martine @ Chompchomp recently posted..The French Brasserie, Melbourne CBD
This rice pudding itself would be a real therapy! Love that it’s garnished with caramelised bananas!
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