Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 ° F.
- Grease 6 (4 oz.) ramekins.
- In saucepan, combine milk and whipping cream. Cut vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape vanilla bean seeds into saucepan; add vanilla beans and salt. Bring to a low boil.
- In bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, cinnamon, rice, and ½ cup sugar. Remove vanilla beans from cream mixture.
- Slowly pour hot cream mixture in a thin stream into the egg/rice mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour or ladle into prepared ramekins; place ramekins on a large baking sheet and place on oven rack; carefully pour enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake until edges are set and centers are still slightly jiggly when shaken, approximately 25 minutes. Remove ramekins from water bath and place on rack to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Cover; chill at least 3 hours. When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator and sprinkle remaining sugar evenly over tops.
- Broil 5-6 inches from heat until sugar evenly melts and becomes a caramel color. Remove from oven and serve immediately. (Sugar may also be browned using a professional culinary torch.)
Fusion Dessert
Dessert lovers rejoice at this combination of sweet treats made with rich and creamy rice pudding and the traditional flavors of your favorite Crème Brûlée.
Light and fluffy fragrant rice is infused with cream, milk and vanilla mixed with a touch of cinnamon. This blend is thickened with eggs and topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar topping.
For maximum flavor in every bite, this recipe calls for Jasmati® White Rice, which is an American-style hybrid rice. Inspired by Thai Jasmine Rice, this variety is singularly unique to RiceSelect® 's Signature Line. It offers exquisite texture and aromatic flavor for all kinds of dishes, especially rice pudding.
For another incredible dessert made with this signature rice, try this Jasmati® Coconut and Lime Rice Pudding Recipe.
How To Get a Crunchy Caramelized Topping
For this recipe, we’re using the traditional method in the oven to get that signature crunchy top of Crème Brûlée. While it takes practice, in theory, it is very simple. Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top and broil until the sugar melts and solidifies into a caramel color.
What sugar is best for topping Crème Brûlée? The very best variety is superfine white sugar as the tiny crystals caramelize more quickly and efficiently. Traditional white sugar will also work well, however brown sugar may not caramelize as evenly or as nicely, so we suggest sticking to white sugar.
Tip: This can also be done outside of the oven with a professional culinary torch, however, if you don’t have one, the oven is the best tool.
For an extra creamy texture to this rice pudding, use our specialty Arborio Rice in place of Jasmati®. Just remember to use cooked rice in the recipe. If you're wondering where can I buy arborio rice? Find it on RiceSelect® Amazon or find a store near you!
Other Rice Inspiration
For something more savory, take a look at this Greek Orzo Salad recipe, or maybe learn a bit more about couscous nutrition.
Looking for a new dinner idea? Try our shrimp and rice recipe.
