Rice Pudding with Vanilla Bean, Orange and Rum

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Risotto Cravings

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (83)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(83)

Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 5 hr 0 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 5 hr 45 min

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Ingredients

5 cups whole milk
2/3 cup Arborio rice or other short-grain white rice
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons dark rum
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Orange segments

Directions

Combine the milk and rice in a heavy medium saucepan. Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean; add the bean. Bring the milk to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the rice is tender, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes. Mix in the sugar, rum, and orange peel. Discard the vanilla bean. Cook until the mixture thickens, 5 to10 minutes longer.

Spoon the rice pudding into bowls. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 5 hours. Serve with orange segments.

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recipe Rice Pudding with Vanilla Bean, Orange and Rum
Jennifer Delmar, MD 10-13-2009
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The best rice pudding I have ever had
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I don't usually even like rice pudding...I find the favor to be bland. But, Giada's version is delicious! Everyone loved... it!Read more
recipe Rice Pudding with Vanilla Bean, Orange and Rum
Anna Brooklyn, NY 06-20-2009
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not the best rice pudding i've had
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I expected great rice pudding from this recipe but for some reason the rice did not become tender and I was left with a... course rice pudding. However, I am determined to taste what those who had excellent results tasted so I will try this recipe again because the flavors were good.Read more
recipe Rice Pudding with Vanilla Bean, Orange and Rum
AMY KEARNY, NJ 01-10-2009
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bon appetit, nj
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Followed the recipe to the word. I loved the flavors with the vanilla bean, orange and rum. The consistency was thick and... not creamy at all. Read more
recipe Rice Pudding with Vanilla Bean, Orange and Rum
Sandie Medina, OH 11-21-2008
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Try it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy and delicious!
recipe Rice Pudding with Vanilla Bean, Orange and Rum
Carolyn Coquitlam , BC 08-18-2008
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Loved the recipe!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have never made rice pudding which my husband loves. After doing some searching, I decided on this recipe, and very happy... that I did. I followed the recipe to the letter, and it turned out perfect so says my husband. I even had a taste, and I had to agree. Apparently I will be making this again for the next family bbq. Would highly recommend!Read more
recipe Rice Pudding with Vanilla Bean, Orange and Rum
Rachelle Middletown, PA 08-03-2008
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So Good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This rice pudding is so different from any other rice pudding I've tasted. I love the orange zest and rum! I make this all... winter, and it's a must have on Christmas morning!Read more