Ingredients
Instructions
In a large saucepan, add rice, milk and 1/3 cup sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Allow to simmer 20-22 minutes, until rice is tender, and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Allow to cool.
In a blender, add peach and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, egg, egg yolk and lemon juice to the bowl. Beat until incorporated.
In a double boiler over simmering water, add butter. Once melted, stir in peach mixture. Stir occasionally until thickened, about 10-13 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
In eight-ten glasses or jars, layer rice pudding, peach curd and raspberries to fill, repeat layers as needed.
Serve.
Secrets to the Perfect Parfait
We’ve upgraded the classic granola and yogurt parfait to an enhanced, delicious dessert. Our secret to making this elegant-looking treat is that we use RiceSelect® Arborio Rice to make the rice pudding with milk and sugar. This medium grain rice variety is specially crafted for risotto, meaning that this rice pudding is extra rich and creamy.
For a lighter touch, we’ve used summer fruits like peach and raspberry to add complementing sweet flavors. However, as you’ll see below there are plenty of other fruits you can swap in.
The Best Fresh Fruit
While fresh peaches and raspberries seem to taste better in the spring and summer when they are at their peak, frozen fruits can also be used to make this wonderful dessert year-round. You can also switch up the flavor to your preferred berries or fruits if you choose or if you want to use seasonal produce throughout the year. Our top picks for new flavors include: lemon, blueberry, strawberry, mango, pears, bananas, oranges, kiwi, passionfruit, grapefruit, pineapples, grapes and any others you choose.
When to Serve
Serve this rice pudding parfait for a delicious dessert to finish off a holiday event, family or friend get-together, or to pack ahead for your picnic meal. It can also be a hearty snack to enjoy when you need something that hits the spot. If desired, you can enjoy it as a breakfast and brunch meal idea.
If you’re hosting an event layer these in advance, place in the fridge or cooler, and serve when needed. Or, make a dessert table and let your guests assemble their own in small glasses and place chocolate or caramel syrup on the side to let them drizzle over the top.
When planning your meal options, as this dessert is complete with a rice pudding layer, we suggest choosing another option for the main dish such as a Parmesan Orzo salad or pearl couscous recipes that are perfect for an outdoor meal. You could also pair it with a risotto recipe, you can check our website for some great Arborio Rice Recipes.
