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Strawberry Rice Pudding with Balsamic Syrup

[heart_this] · Jul 15, 2008 · 61 Comments

Strawberry Rice Pudding with Balsamic Syrup

I have been enjoying making rice pudding ever since I discovered it not too long ago. While the local strawberries were in season I knew that I would have to try a strawberry rice pudding. I was thinking about several different ways of making a strawberry rice pudding and decided to go with a simple plain white rice pudding with large pieces of fresh strawberries. Balsamic vinegar goes really well with strawberries and I thought that serving the strawberry rice pudding with a balsamic syrup on top would be nice. I also sprinkled some chopped pistachios on top to add some colour and a contrasting texture. Rice pudding is pretty easy to make and if your rice maker has a porridge setting it is even easier. The strawberry rice pudding with balsamic syrup was really good. The slightly tart balsamic syrup was a perfect compliment to the sweet strawberry pudding. I prefer to chill rice pudding in the fridge before eating it but sometimes I just can’t wait; luckily it is good warm.

Strawberry Rice Pudding with Balsamic Syrup

Strawberry Rice Pudding with Balsamic Syrup

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1/4 cup rice (medium or short grained such as arborio)
  • 2 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 handful strawberries (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon pistachios (chopped)
directions
  1. Bring the milk, rice, sugar and vanilla extract to a boil in a sauce pan.
  2. Reduce the heat and simmer until the milk is mostly absorbed, about 25-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Simmer the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small sauce pan to reduce to a syrup.
  4. Mix the strawberries into the rice and drizzle the balsamic syrup on top followed by the chopped pistachios.
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Dessert, Food, Gluten-free, Recipe, Rice, Strawberry, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. OhioMom says

    July 15, 2008 at 10:49 pm

    As a child Mama would make rice pudding with raisins, what a unique twist to an old classic.

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  2. Susan from Food Blogga says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    Hey Kevin!

    I love the combination of classic comfort food (rice pudding) with something more modern (balsamic sauce). This will be a lovely addition to SHF. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. [eatingclub] vancouver || js says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    I love rice puddings! The addition of strawberries and balsamic syrup just makes me love it more.

    Reply
  4. Coffee & Vanilla says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Kevin I want some of this pudding now!! 🙂

    I will be thinking of eat all night.. Margot

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  5. maybelles parents says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    stunning picture. rice pudding is my husbands absolute favorite.

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  6. Lori says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    Mmm, this sounds so good! I really like the combo of strawberries and good quality balsamic.

    Reply
  7. Helene says

    July 16, 2008 at 12:20 am

    I really like that picture today Kevin. New twist on the rice pudding with the balsamic.

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  8. Steph says

    July 16, 2008 at 12:48 am

    That looks too pretty!

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  9. Mrs Ergül says

    July 16, 2008 at 12:55 am

    I’ve been seeing rice pudding recipes for a while now but I’ve never gotten round to it! I guess I will have to give it a try sometime soon!

    Btw, I love this photo. It’s so clean, so simple but so stunning!

    Reply
  10. Marjie says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:16 am

    I love rice pudding! I can’t wait for fall, when I love it warm with plenty of cinnamon….but I’m going to try it with some of the 20 quarts of strawberries I froze, too!

    Reply
  11. Dragon says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:35 am

    Balsamic syrup is like liquid gold, eh?

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  12. Jeanine says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:44 am

    Oh, I just might have to give this a try! I just picked another pail of fresh berries at our local U-Pick this morning. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Elra says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:48 am

    Superb!
    Who would’ve thought the humble rice pudding could turn in to sophisticated dessert?

    Reply
  14. Bridgett says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:54 am

    This is a refreshing take on a dessert that can be very boring at times. It looks fantastic.

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:12 am

    Hey i love strawberries with balsamic so i’m sure the rice pudding adds an extra dimension of deliciousness! Nice Job.

    Reply
  16. Prudy says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:28 am

    Very classy entry. I love your fanned strawberry.

    Reply
  17. Lisa says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:37 am

    Very creative, as always. Even when I’m not hungry, I suddenly want to eat after visiting your blog.

    Reply
  18. Paula says

    July 16, 2008 at 3:27 am

    Yum! I’ve only had rice pudding “plain”; your twist on it sounds good!

    Reply
  19. cakebrain says

    July 16, 2008 at 3:30 am

    I just love rice pudding! Great combo with the strawberries and balsamic syrup!

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  20. Bobby says

    July 16, 2008 at 3:37 am

    Not only does this sound great but amazing photo as well. I wish I had all the stuff on hand to make this because I want one right now 🙂

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2008 at 4:26 am

    This sounds very interesting. I love the serving glass. Great presentation! 🙂

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  22. Beth G. says

    July 16, 2008 at 4:37 am

    I love rice pudding~ this looks FABULOUS!

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  23. Mansi Desai says

    July 16, 2008 at 4:50 am

    that looks absolutely gorgeous Kevin!

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  24. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    July 16, 2008 at 5:09 am

    That sounds interesting! I bet this combination of ingredients tastes also great!

    I love balsamic vinegar in desserts. Not long ago, I made a chocolate sauce with this vinegar… Heavenly!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  25. Shreya says

    July 16, 2008 at 5:10 am

    nice combo and lovely colour!

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  26. cindy* says

    July 16, 2008 at 5:26 am

    mmm. this looks great! i have only had rice pudding with cinnamon, but this is a really great twist on that. so pretty!

    Reply
  27. amandalouden says

    July 16, 2008 at 5:37 am

    wowo! Looks great.

    Reply
  28. Abeer says

    July 16, 2008 at 6:18 am

    I know that guys can cook (emeril lagaasse, jamie oliver..) but whenever i look at your blog i cant help being amazed at not only the wonderful pictures but all the fancy stuff you make! All my brother does is make instant noodles and eats it with bread when he gets hungry at university! lol 😛

    Reply
  29. Clumbsy Cookie says

    July 16, 2008 at 8:06 am

    I adore rice pudding, but never had it strawberry kind. The strawberries are finishing here allready, that’s sad. I can just imagine it tasting really good, specially with that syrup!

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  30. HoneyB says

    July 16, 2008 at 8:21 am

    YUM!

    Reply
  31. tigerfish says

    July 16, 2008 at 9:09 am

    Looks like something exotic I will find only in a posh restaurant!

    Reply
  32. Jan says

    July 16, 2008 at 9:43 am

    Kevin that picture is fantastic! Such a yummy looking dessert.

    Reply
  33. Natasha says

    July 16, 2008 at 10:40 am

    I love rice pudding, but I’ve never tried balsamic syrup. I do have a bottle of balsamic vinegar sitting in my cupboard though… Could put it to good use…

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  34. Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:12 pm

    I saw this photo on Fotogawker and it just said: “Kevin!!!!” Fantastic. I would never have added the balsamic syrup, nice touch!

    Reply
  35. Anthony says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    Wow! Interesting combination. Rice puddings are yummy 🙂

    Reply
  36. LyB says

    July 16, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    Mmmm, strawberries with balsamic AND rice pudding, wow! Looks fantastic Kevin!

    Reply
  37. Sharon says

    July 16, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    Sounds simple & looks so delicious. I had rice pudding for the first time not too long ago and was surprised at how much I liked it. I’m eager to try this recipe as I have some strawberries nearing their end of life!

    Reply
  38. Lori Lynn says

    July 16, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    I’m certain it tasted great, but I am especially impressed with the pretty presentation!

    Reply
  39. noble pig says

    July 16, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    I love the green pistachios on top, nice touch.

    Reply
  40. Grace says

    July 16, 2008 at 4:30 pm

    i still haven’t tried the strawberry-balsamic combination, but apparently it’s the go-to pairing these days. this looks lovely, and i think the pistachios are a terrific touch.

    Reply
  41. Ivy says

    July 16, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    Balsamic and Strawberries are all the rage these days.!
    This looks amazing!

    Reply
  42. Katie says

    July 16, 2008 at 6:22 pm

    That is beautiful.

    Reply
  43. Cathy C says

    July 16, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    Never made rice pudding before as I think it looked to bland for me – that is until now. This loolk amazing and I will have to step up and give it a try.

    Cheers
    Cathy
    http://www.wheresmydamnanswer.com

    Reply
  44. Cheryl says

    July 16, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    I am salavating, that aint my mommas rice pudding! but it looks great! I must try it

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    This sounds really good ~ I am going to have to try this before those strawberries are gone for the year!

    Reply
  46. Jan says

    July 16, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    I love rice pudding! When I was a kid, whenever they served rice pudding at school for dessert, they always put in a dollop of strawberry jam, and I would stir it in until the rice turned pink.

    The balsamic syrup is an interesting addition, sounds like a good combo.

    Reply
  47. Vicarious Foodie says

    July 17, 2008 at 2:05 am

    So pretty! How’d you get such a perfect white background for the photo?

    Reply
  48. noobcook says

    July 17, 2008 at 8:27 am

    This looks soooo fantastic! Almost too pretty to eat!!

    Reply
  49. Anonymous says

    July 17, 2008 at 11:30 am

    This is such a keeper. It combines all the right flavors.

    Reply
  50. Adam says

    July 17, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    Love the colors Kev. That’s a beautiful summer treat right there… who needs ice cream?

    Reply
  51. Kevin says

    July 17, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    Vicarious Foodie: I used a large sheet of white construction paper suspended above and dropped down and under the bowl to get the white background.

    Reply
  52. Peabody says

    July 18, 2008 at 7:42 am

    You know I have yet to ever have rice pudding. But I think if I do this will be the first kind I try. Yum.

    Reply
  53. Brilynn says

    July 20, 2008 at 3:29 am

    I really can’t get enough of all things balsamic, especially when paired with sweets, this looks great!

    Reply
  54. Holler says

    July 20, 2008 at 9:58 am

    Lovely rice pudding Kevin. I will have to try it!

    We have a rice pudding debate in our house. I like my rice pudding hot and Graham likes his cold. I fear we will never agree!

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  55. mycookinghut says

    July 22, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    Looks good!!! yum yum. I love the glass!! where did you get it?

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  56. Kevin says

    July 23, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    mycookinghut: If I recall correctly, I believe that I got the glass at Pier One.

    Reply
  57. Jeanne says

    July 25, 2008 at 2:08 pm

    I’m not a huge fan of rice pudding, but this grown-up version tempts even me! Lovely pic too.

    Reply
  58. Alexa says

    August 5, 2008 at 12:48 am

    This looks amazing. What a great entry for SHF! I bet the creaminess of the rice is so lovely with stronger taste of the balsamic syrup.

    Reply
  59. didally says

    August 5, 2008 at 3:32 am

    I haven’t taste any rice pudding before. But your version of strawberries with balsamic vinegar sounds exotic. I never heard of this combo in Asia. I might just try this out.

    Reply
  60. Linda F says

    August 5, 2008 at 10:14 am

    That sounds seriously good! (and looks fab too!)

    Reply
  61. Lida says

    August 6, 2008 at 1:04 am

    this sounds great, for exactly the reason you said: i love rice pudding, but it tends to be cloyingly sweet, and since balsamic and strawberries are both a bit sour, how can you go wrong?

    Reply

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