Cherry Rice Pudding

Cook: 65 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Cherry rice pudding offers a creamy, comforting dessert with tart cherry flavors and a hint of ginger, perfect for those seeking a sweet, fruity treat. Suitable for all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup cherry preserves
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, bring milk, rice, sugar, salt, and ginger to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is very tender, about 1 hour.
  3. In a small bowl, beat eggs slightly; stir in a small amount of hot rice mixture.
  4. Slowly pour egg mixture into rice mixture in the pot, stirring rapidly to prevent lumps.
  5. Over low heat, cook, stirring constantly, until rice mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  6. Do not let the pudding boil.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  8. Transfer to a bowl; cover and chill for 1 hour.
  9. Garnish with maraschino cherries before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

515 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 5.8g 7% DV
Carbs 95.2g 35% DV
Fiber 5.8g 21% DV
Sugar 25.4g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10072.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 672.8mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 64.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 220.8mg 17% DV
Iron 8mg 44% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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