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Custard Apple Rice Pudding

Creamy Custard Apple Rice Pudding: A Festive Delight

Enjoy this Custard Apple Rice Pudding, a festive dessert perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Ingredients
  • 1 cup Short Grain Rice Use any small-grain rice if desired.
  • 3 cups Whole Milk Substitute with almond or coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to suit your taste.
  • 1 cup Custard Apple Pulp Ripe mango or lychee can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder Essential for flavor; no substitute recommended.
Cup Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Motichoor Ladoo Opt for fresh store-bought ladoos.
  • 1/4 cup Pistachios (slivered) Use sunflower or pumpkin seeds for nut-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Pistachio Powder Optional; can be omitted.
  • 3 pieces Edible Gold Foil Optional garnish.
Topping Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 pinch Saffron Optional; can be omitted.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Medium-sized pan
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then blend with milk to create a creamy paste.
  2. Heat milk in a pan, stir in the rice paste, and cook until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Add sugar, custard apple pulp, and cardamom powder to the thickened mixture. Stir well.
  4. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Press motichoor ladoos into molds to form cups.
  6. Once chilled, fill each ladoo cup with the rice pudding using a piping bag.
  7. Garnish with pistachio powder, pomegranate seeds, and edible gold foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Stir the phirni constantly while cooking for a smooth texture. Chill thoroughly before piping for easier handling.

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