APRICOT RICE PUDDING POPS

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Provided by Michael Laiskonis

Categories     Dessert     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Yogurt     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Frozen Dessert     Apricot     Coconut     Summer     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layer removed, thinly sliced
1 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3 tablespoons short-grain rice (such as arborio)
1/4 cup 1/4" pieces dried apricots
1/4 cup sugar
Ingredient info: Unsweetened coconut milk is available at many supermarkets. Lemongrass can be found at Asian markets and some supermarkets.
Special Equipment
8 ice-pop molds; 8 ice-pop sticks

Steps:

  • Combine milk, coconut milk, cream, lemongrass, ginger, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to a boil; remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place rice and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl; let stand for 10 minutes (to soften and release some starch). Drain.
  • Strain coconut-milk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium saucepan. Add rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer (do not stir or rice will become too starchy) until rice is very tender, 30-35 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Stir in apricots and sugar. Divide mixture among ice-pop molds. Freeze until beginning to set, 30-45 minutes. Insert a stick into each pop. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour longer. DO AHEAD: Pops can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep frozen.

Anil Pradhan
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The pudding pops were delicious and they were a lot of fun to make.


Mariah Bauman
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I didn't have any apricots on hand, so I used peaches instead. They worked just as well and the pudding pops were still delicious.


Keitumetse Mothwa
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The recipe was a bit confusing to follow. I think it could be improved with more detailed instructions.


Didar hosen
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I had some trouble getting the pudding pops to set properly. I think I overcooked the rice a bit.


M Naveed Ahmad
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The pudding pops were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Hm4277 Hassan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


MmaduabuchI Micah
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These pudding pops are the perfect summer treat. They're light, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweetness.


Tinda Tinda
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I'm not usually a fan of rice pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. The apricots add a nice sweetness and tanginess that make it irresistible.


Syed Waqas
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I made these pudding pops for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how creamy and flavorful they were.


saima kh
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My kids loved helping me make these pudding pops. It was a fun and easy activity that resulted in a delicious snack.


Bdraj Bd
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The pudding pops were a hit at my summer party! They were the perfect sweet treat to cool down on a hot day.


Tshia Mpete
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some chopped nuts and dried cranberries to my batch and it turned out amazing.


Zaman wahid
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The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was impressive. My friends and family loved the pudding pops!


Ke Darcy
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I've never had rice pudding before, but this recipe changed my mind. Apricot and rice are such an unexpected yet perfect pairing.


Kokoshibo Tsugikuni
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This apricot rice pudding pops recipe was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was truly exquisite.