Rice Pudding Sundae Food

RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed, 3 quart sauce pan, combine the milk, water, sugar, cinnamon stick and rice. Stir to combine.
• Bring to an intense simmer (just below boiling) over medium high heat, stirring often. Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer and continue cooking, stirring often until the rice is tender, about 35 to 45 minutes. Some liquid will remain. The mixture should have the consistency of a thin oatmeal but will continue to thicken as it cools.
• Remove from heat and remove the cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract and raisins, if using.
• Spoon the rice pudding into individual ramekins or small containers OR transfer to a large serving dish. Let the pudding cool slightly before serving or let cool to room temperature, cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day in advance.
• Just before serving, top with freshly grated cinnamon or ground cinnamon. Pudding can be enjoyed warm or cooled.

BANANA PUDDING ICE CREAM SUNDAES

Steps:

• Place frozen banana chunks in a high-powered blender or food processor and begin to process on low. (It will look grainy.) Turn off machine and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides. Continue processing until bananas get creamy and increase in volume, scraping down the sides as necessary. Remove to a bowl. Slowly fold in 1 cup whipped topping and 1/2 cup vanilla wafers. Transfer to 4 dishes and top each with additional whipped topping, vanilla wafers and sliced banana.

SUNDAY'S BEST RICE PUDDING (TRADITIONAL STYLE)

Steps:

• First, make your pot of rice. Boil 3 cups of water on high and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the water. Add the rice, and cover with a tight lid. Put the heat to low, leave covered and let cook for 15 minutes until done.
• When the rice is cooked, pour into a larger saucepan. Then add 1-1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Put heat at medium low to keep from burning on the bottom of the pan. Stir occasionally until thick and creamy for about 15 minutes.
• In a 1-cup measuring cup, blend the remaining 1/2 cup of milk with the egg. Stir into the rice mixture, and mix well. Then add the raisins. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
• Take the pot off the heat, and add the vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix well.
• You can serve the pudding warm, or let cool in the refrigerator. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving. Enjoy!