Praline Pumpkin Rice Pudding Tops Off The Holiday Feast
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with friends and family, give thanks for the blessings in life, and celebrate the bounty of the harvest. It's the heartiest, most memorable meal of the year and is just around the corner! Many will enjoy traditional foods, such as turkey, stuffing and casserole. USA Rice would like to share our award-winning holiday rice pudding as a dessert suggestion. Praline Pumpkin Rice Pudding puts a new spin on traditional rice pudding with rich flavors and textures of pumpkin and glazed pecans. It's a perfect ending for your holiday feast!
PRALINE PUMPKIN RICE PUDDING
Rice to the Rescue!" Recipe Contest Winner- Patricia Harmon
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk, divided
3 cups cooked short or medium grain white rice
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 dark brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Reserve 2 tablespoons evaporated milk; set aside for Praline Topping. In heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining evaporated milk, cooked rice, pumpkin, 1/2 cup brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Stirring occasionally, cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until pudding begins to thicken. Pour into 2-quart serving dish or individual dessert dishes.
Praline Topping: Melt butter in heavy skillet over low heat. Add remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons evaporated milk; cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts to coat. Spoon pecan mixture over pudding. Serve at room temperature.
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