Italian Style Cream Pudding Food

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Mix milk, rice, 1/2 of the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
• Blend remaining sugar with whole eggs and yolks in a bowl to make a creamy custard.
• Reduce heat of the milk mixture. Let simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes. Fold in the custard. Heat until thickened again, about 5 minutes more.
• Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
• Remove the milk and custard mixture from heat. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Fold in the whipped cream. Pour pudding into a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.

ITALIAN-STYLE CREAM PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. In a medium pot, evenly sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let stand 5 minutes.
• 2. Cook and stir over low heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved but don't let it boil.
• 3. Whisk in the cream, Splenda and vanilla. Pour the cream mixture into a blender. Add the ricotta cheese. Blend on high speed until pureed and smooth.
• 4. Pour into 6 custard cups or small dessert dishes. Chill at least 2 hours or until set.

ITALIAN STYLE BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl place the coffee creamer, 1 cup of the heavy cream, pudding mix, and vanilla extract. Whisk for 2 minutes until thickened; place in refrigerator.
• In a large mixer bowl place remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, and confectioner's sugar. Whip at medium speed until soft peaks form, about 1-1/2 minutes. Fold mixture gently into pudding mixture until well combined.
• Place six 1-cup dessert dishes or ramekins on work surface. Spoon a few Tablespoons of pudding mixture into each dish. Place 4 cookies on pudding; top with banana slices. Layer in the same way, ending with pudding, making sure cookies and bananas are covered on the top layer. Cover dishes with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 45 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle each with chopped hazelnuts.

CREAMY VANILLA PUDDING

Steps:

• Place 2 cups milk and salt in a saucepan. Sprinkle sugar on milk and do not stir; heat over medium-high. Quickly combine cornstarch with remaining milk; add egg yolks and mix well. When milk comes to a full boil, remove saucepan from the heat and stir in cornstarch mixture. Pudding will begin to thicken. Return to the heat and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into individual dishes. Serve warm.