13 Desserts All About Rice—That Go Way Beyond Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is good the world around (and we have the recipes to prove it), but that’s only the beginning for this versatile grain
If You're Already A Rice Pudding Expert, You've Got To Try Rice Pudding Ice Pops
Rice Pudding Ice Pops (Paletas de Arroz con Leche)
Ukuisu Mochi
For this dessert, from cookbook author Hiroko Shimbo, adzuki bean paste is wrapped in an extremely tender, sticky rice dough called gyūhi. The toasted green soybean flour that is dusted over the sweet is reminiscent of the revered bird, shaded in greens. Get the recipe for Hiroko Shimbo’s Ukuisu Mochi »
Sombi (Coconut Rice Pudding)
More like a creamy porridge than a pudding in consistency, this sweet dish is commonly eaten for breakfast or as an afternoon snack in Senegal.
Lavender Rice Pudding with Pears
Lavender and delicately floral Bosc pears complement each other in this rich rice pudding, made fluffy and light with whipped cream. Get the recipe for Lavender Rice Pudding with Pears »
Korean Rice Cake
Korean rice cakes, known as songpyeon, are half moon-shaped dumplings that are stuffed with fillings like sweet potatoes, chestnuts, red beans, or nuts, and then steamed and served with honey. Get the recipe for Korean Rice Cake »
Banana-Coconut Packets
Coconut cream, sticky rice, and bananas are tucked inside banana leaves and steamed together for a pudding-like dessert. Get the recipe for Banana-Coconut Packets »
Calas (Fried Rice Fritters)
These sweet fried rice fritters are a traditional New Orleans treat. Get the recipe for Calas (Fried Rice Fritters) »
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