Can you guess what dessert dates back to the 13th century and is still enjoyed by many different cultures around the world today? In fact, this sweet and creamy concoction has been around longer than apple pie, and was first mentioned in ancient Roman medical text books rather than cook books, where it was recommended for upset stomachs. The answer is rice pudding.
There are several fun Christmas traditions that are associated with rice pudding. In Sweden, instead of leaving out cookies for Santa Claus, children put out rice pudding before going to bed on Christmas Eve. In the Nordic countries of Europe a whole almond is hidden in the dish before it is served. The belief is that the person who eats the almond will be in luck the following year
However you and your family and friends celebrate the season, this yummy pudding, certainly takes the cake for ease and deliciosa taste. Nueva Cocina’s Caribbean version is enhanced with coconut and raisins, which are prevalent ingredients used in Puerto Rican cooking. This tasty Latin recipe is so popular on the island that it is sometimes served for breakfast, but it is definitely a staple throughout the holiday season, especially on Christmas Eve.
Nueva Cocina’s Caribbean Coconut Rice Pudding
1 pkg. Nueva Cocina Coconut Raisin Rice (follow package cooking directions)
1/4 cup Maple Syrup
1 Egg
1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tsp. Cinnamon Powder
1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 cup Heavy Cream
Mix all of the above ingredients and pour into a 9″ greased baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve warm. Optional: Top each serving with 1tsp. of Maple Syrup and/or shredded coconut
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Your rice puddings look so elegant in those cups.
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