8 ways to jump on the rice pudding bandwagon

We're talking rice pudding. Despite its somewhat understated status, we suspect rice pudding could be the next big thing... again? Did it ever really leave? It's certainly getting a turn in the spotlight right now. Want to join in? Here are 8 ways to 'whet' your rice and your appetites.

Tsamporado is often enjoyed for breakfast. Source: Ben Dearnley

There's a rice pudding boom! People are getting rice-happy with their pudding and they aren't afraid to share it.

The UK is all over it...

The US, too has already been concocting some serious rice pudding madness - think fried rice pudding balls, rice pudding buns and a rice pudding burrito. (Whoa!)

Oz is getting creative and also having a play...

With #ricepudding looking so delectable,  it's officially rice-pudding-o'clock! For breakfast, lunch, dinner and even the elusive midnight munch, we're jumping on this rice-y comeback tour with some of our favourite recipes. 

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For those wanting a vibrant and playful pudding, these should do the trick...

1. Mexican almond and rice milk panna cotta with braised apricots

Horchata! It certainly looks the part and that's because it is. Soak your rice, blend with spice and serve over ice, horchata!

Mexican horchata, made with almond and rice milk panna cotta. Source: Benito Martin

2. Caramel and orange blossom rice cakes

Not what you would normally expect when you think 'rice pudding,' but this is French baker Jean Michel Raynaud's take on the classic, combining caramel and orange - that means rich and zesty!

Source: The French Baker

3. Chocolate rice pudding

For when you need a sweet brekkie hit, Phoebe Wood gives us a typically Filipino-style breakfast bowl that uses cocoa AND dark chocolate. Don't forget to drizzle that condensed milk and have your spoons at the ready!

Here's a Filipino-style bowl of chocolate rice pudding Source: Ben Dearnley

4. Coconut rice pudding with lemongrass curd

This Asian-style pud is all about texture and spice and is such a refreshing way to top up your rice. Rachel Khoo gives us this dairy-free and gluten-free flavour sensation with lemongrass curd, lychee and a pop of chilli to serve.

Source: Prue Ruscoe

Traditional, with a twist

5. Rice pudding with rhubarb, pistachio and marscapone

Our seasonal cook, O Tama Carey got colourful with rhubarb and created this Italian-style rice; with sweet additions of marsala and vanilla bean, this pudding pops.

Source: Sharyn Cairns

6. Rice milk pots with raw cacao chocolate sauce

Belén Vázquez Amaro recreates her grandma's arroz con leche. With maple syrup, cacao powder and coconut oil all thrown into the mix this vegan dream is perfect for those chilly days.

Source: Belén Vázquez Amaro

7. Cinnamon and rosewater rice pudding with pomegranate syrup

Get a little more romantic with your rice with this cinnamon-spiked version. Vibrant pomegranate, sweet rosewater and of course scattered rose petals - ooh la la!

Cinnamon and rosewater rice pudding with pomegranate syrup Source: Chris Chen

8. Black sticky rice creams

Every mouthful of this sticky custard takes you to Vietnam. With flavours of coconut, pandan and palm sugar, this one from Kirsten Jenkins is a rice porridge for those who love to travel through their food.

Source: Chris Chen

And we are yet to sample, but looks like cauliflower rice pudding is also on board, what do you think?

For more pudding in your life, check out our recipe collection here.