Creamy Rice Pudding with Mango Coulis

This creamy rice pudding is paired with a superb mango coulis that’s super easy to make. If you don’t have mangoes in your pantry, you can replace them with berries, peaches or apricots.

Ingredients

• 1 cup short round grain rice
• 6 cups milk
• ½ cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon orange blossom extract
• cinnamon powder for dusting

For the Mango Coulis:

• To prepare the mango coulis simply place the mangoes, sugar, lemon juice in a deep saucepan. Boil for 15-20 mins. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract.

For the Rice Pudding:

• In a large bowl place, the rice, milk and sugar. Place the bowl on a double boiler and cover. Stir frequently so that the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom.
• Cook the rice for about 1 hour and 30 mins. Once the rice is tender and fully cooked remove from double boiler.
• Add the butter, mascarpone cheese and orange blossom extract.

Assembly:

• Place about 2 tablespoon of mango coulis in a serving cup and top with creamy rice pudding.
• Dust the top with cinnamon powder and don’t skip this step as it completes the whole dish, and it completely elevates the flavor. You could sprinkle some desiccated coconut if you choose to do so.