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Rice Pudding With Persimmons And Dried Cranberries

Hachiya persimmon puree flavors the pudding; using arborio (the starchy, short-grained risotto rice) gives it an especially tender, creamy texture.

Courses: Dessert
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

2   Ripe Hachiya persimmons (medium)
3 1/2 cups 829mlWhole milk
2/3 cup 106g / 3.7ozArborio rice
1/4 cup 59mlHoney
3 tablespoons 45mlSugar
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlGrated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSalt
1/2 cup 46g / 1.6ozDried cranberries

Recipe Instructions

Make deep cut in pointed end of each persimmon. Scoop out pulp into processor and puree until smooth. Measure 2/3 cup puree.

Combine milk, rice, honey, sugar, orange peel, and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, until pudding is very thick, stirring frequently, about 40 minutes.

Add cranberries and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2/3 cup persimmon puree. Serve pudding warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, November 2004

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