Description
This Carolina Gold Rice Pudding is a delightful southern-style dessert, featuring a creamy coconut milk base topped with a zesty lime meringue.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz. Coconut Milk
- 8 oz. Water
- 4 oz. Carolina Gold Rice, rinsed
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1 Vanilla Bean
- 2 Egg Whites
- 8 oz. Sugar
- 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 Tbl. Water
- 2 Tbl. Lime Juice
- Zest of 2 Limes
Instructions
- Rinse the Carolina Gold Rice under cold water, moving it around with your hand. Drain off as much water as possible and repeat the process until the water draining from the rice runs clear.
- In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, rinsed rice, and salt. Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the mixture. Add the vanilla pod as well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 4 oz. of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 4 oz. of sugar, corn syrup, and 1 Tbl. of water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
- With the mixer running, slowly pour the hot syrup into the beaten egg whites. Continue beating until the meringue is thick and glossy. Fold in the lime juice and lime zest.
- To serve, spoon the rice pudding into bowls and top with the lime meringue. Optionally, use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue.
Notes
This dessert can be served warm or cold, making it versatile for any season. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you prefer a sweeter meringue, increase the sugar slightly. For a more intense lime flavor, add extra lime zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0