Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, plus more, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries, plus more, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Method

  • In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, vanilla, and rice.
  • Bring to a simmer over low heat and allow cook until rice is tender, about 35 to 40 minutes
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and powdered sugar.
  • Slowly temper the eggs by adding the hot rice mixture, a little at a time, while whisking.
  • Once the eggs become warm, add them back to the pan.
  • Stir constantly until the pudding thickens.
  • Add the white chocolate chips and stir until combined and smooth.
  • Stir in the cherries, then remove the pan from the heat and mix until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Refrigerate the pudding for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator, scoop the pudding into serving dishes and garnish with fresh mint, cherries and chocolate chips