Best 11 Sour Cherry Rice Pudding Recipes

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When it comes to dessert, rice pudding is a classic comfort food that is both delicious and versatile. With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, it's hard to resist. But why settle for ordinary rice pudding when you can elevate it to something truly special with the addition of sour cherries? The tartness of the cherries perfectly complements the sweetness of the rice pudding, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Whether you're looking for a special dessert for a dinner party or a cozy treat to enjoy on a cold night, this sour cherry rice pudding is sure to impress.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

DRIED CHERRY RICE PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup dried cherries that have been rehydrated in 1/4 cup warm brandy
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Combine the milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a heavy pot. Slowly bring the mixture just to the boil over medium heat, being careful not to scorch the milk. Reduce the heat to low, add the rice, and cook at a low simmer for 1 hour, uncovered and stirring occasionally, or until the rice is thoroughly cooked and creamy. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cherries and the sugar and cool as quickly as possible. Refrigerate until completely cold.
  • Whip the heavy cream into stiff peaks with an electric mixer. Using a spatula, fold the cream into the chilled pudding, spoon into pudding cups, and serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

RICE PUDDING WITH CHERRIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups cooked rice, 1 2/3 cups milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until creamy, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in 3/4 cup white chocolate chips and let sit a few minutes. Serve over cherries.
  • Per serving over 1/2 cup cherries per serving (with 1% milk); Calories: 351 ;Total Fat: 10.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 6 grams; Protein: 8 grams; Total carbohydrates: 57 grams; Sugar: 31 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 12 milligrams; Sodium: 140 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calorie, Fat 10.5 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 12 milligrams, Sodium 140 milligrams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 31 grams

SOUR CHERRY RICE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups basmati rice
1 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
2 teaspoons saffron water
32 ounces whole sour cherry preserves, drained, liquid reserved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place rice in a medium bowl, and add enough water to cover. Pour off water, and repeat process 2 to 3 more times. Add enough cold water to cover. Add salt, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add rice, and cook until almost tender, 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick stockpot, combine 2 tablespoons water, butter, yogurt, and 1 teaspoon saffron water. Add rice, layering with the cherries, and cherry liquid. Sprinkle with remaining saffron water and the oil. Cover top of stockpot with a thick kitchen towel, and place lid on top. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes more. Invert rice onto a large platter. Serve immediately.

SOUR CHERRY PUDDING CAKE



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This dessert is best served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. It is also delicious cooled to room temperature. Plan on making it when it will be eaten within 36 hours. The soft cake part can become stale afterward. I tend to make this for company or for a dish to pass event. Preparation time does not include time for pitting cherries.

Provided by xvc

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups pitted tart red cherries
1 cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, stir together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, milk, and vegetable oil to make a smooth batter; scrape batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, stir the cherries with 1 cup of sugar and the almond extract; spoon the cherry mixture over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 92.7 mg, Sugar 39.5 g

OLD FASHIONED BAKED SOUR CHERRY PUDDING



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My little granddaugher loves pink, I can't wait to make this wonderful treat for her. Best of all it tastes delicious and is really quick and easy to make. A perfect dessert served plain or with some vanilla bean ice cream. It is best served warm.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 2/3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
14 1/2 ounces tart cherries, pitted and undrained
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine 2/3 cup sugar, flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
  • Mix milk and almond extract together and lightly stir into the flour mixture.
  • Pour batter into a greased 11 x 7 " pan and set aside.
  • In a small pot, add the cherries, butter and 1 cup sugar and bring to a boil.
  • Cook, constantly stirring for 2 minutes until the sugar disolves.
  • Add the toasted almonds, stir well and spoon the mixture over the batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

CHERRY & SPICE RICE PUDDING



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I live in Traverse City, the Cherry Capital of the World. What better way to celebrate our wonderful orchards than by using plump, tart dried cherries in my favorite desserts? This slow-cooked rice pudding recipe always turns out wonderful. -Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cooked long grain rice
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup dried cherries
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, evaporated milk, milk, sugar and water. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until mixture is thickened. Stir lightly before serving. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHERRY-CARDAMOM RICE PUDDING



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Place the rice, sugar, cardamom, milk and one-third cup of the cherries in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a gentle simmer and cook, covered, stirring from time to time, until the rice is very tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Divide the mixture in half and pack into two one-cup heart-shaped molds and refrigerate until well chilled, at least four hours, then unmold. Alternatively, the mixture can be refrigerated in a small bowl and, once it has been chilled, shaped into two hearts by hand.
  • Finally chop the remaining cherries and fold them into the whipped cream. Frost the two heart-shaped puddings with whipped cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 534, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 147 milligrams, Sugar 65 grams

SOUR CHERRY RICE



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Excellent rice recipe to serve with sweet and sour dishes. Try it with Asian chicken or pork kabobs.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Cherries

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups basmati rice
4 tablespoons salt
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb butter (2 sticks)
3/4 teaspoon saffron, crushed finely into powder with pestle
3 cups sour cherry preserves
1 slice pita bread

Steps:

  • Fill large pot with water; add 2 tablespoons salt and soak rice for two hours; drain.
  • In large nonstick pot, add 9 cups water, 2 tablespoons salt and pre-soaked rice; bring to boil stirring gently occasionally to prevent rice from sticking; cook until al dente; Drain.
  • Rinse rice with cold water, then shake colander to remove excess water; set aside.
  • In skillet, fry onion in 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter until golden; lower flame.
  • Add saffron and sour cherries to onions; simmer for 15 minutes, being careful not to burn.
  • Cover bottom of nonstick pot with olive oil.
  • Separate one piece of pita bread and place it on the bottom of pot.
  • Spoon thick layer of rice over pita bread; spoon layer of sour cherry preserves over rice, then alternate layers, forming a mound.
  • Poke holes in rice mixture with handle of spatula to allow steam to rise.
  • Mix until rice takes on color of preserves.
  • Melt remaining 11/2 sticks of butter (6 ounces); pour evenly over rice. (If juice from cherries gathers around edges of pot, skim off excess so tadiq at bottom won't be mushy.).
  • Cover with clean towel and put lid on.
  • Place pot on medium heat.
  • When you hear sizzling at the bottom (after about 5 minutes), bring down heat to low. Cook covered for 45 minutes to an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1096.6, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 4981, Carbohydrate 189.8, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 79.6, Protein 9.4

CHERRY RICE DESSERT



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I cook with rice at least four times a week. This special rice pudding is a terrific example of a sweet rice.-Naomi Jackson, McCrory, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
1 can (21 ounces) cherry or strawberry pie filling
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, pecans and a third of the cream cheese. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes; spread with pie filling. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. , In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining cream cheese. Fold in half of whipped topping; spread over pie filling. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Pour over top; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spread with the remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts :

DRIED CHERRY AND RAISIN RICE PUDDING



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Rice     Dessert     Low Fat     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Fall     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
3 cups 1% fat milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup dried tart cherries

Steps:

  • Bring water with salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and stir in rice. Cover pan and reduce heat to low, then cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in milk and sugar and cook over very low heat, covered, until mixture resembles a thick soup, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Whisk together egg, egg whites, vanilla, cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Whisk about 1 cup hot rice mixture into egg mixture, then stir mixture into remaining rice. Cook over low heat (do not let boil), whisking constantly, until an instant-read thermometer registers 170°F, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in raisins and cherries.
  • Transfer pudding to a 2-quart dish or 6 (8-ounce) ramekins and chill, its surface covered with wax paper, until cool but not cold, 1 to 2 hours.

DANISH RICE PUDDING WITH DRIED CHERRY SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Rice     Cherry     Chill     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup rice (white medium-grain or basmati)
3 cups milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 ounces medium-dry sherry
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Dried Cherry Sauce
Dried Cherry Sauce
4 ounces dried cherries (3/4 cup)
1 cup pinot noir or other red wine
2 tablespoons sugar or red currant jelly

Steps:

  • Cook the rice, milk, and sugar in a heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until the rice is tender and the milk is absorbed, 30-40 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the almond extract, almonds, and sherry. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the pudding into a bowl and chill for at least 1 hour. Whip the cream in an electric mixer on high speed (or by hand) until soft peaks form and then get a little firmer, and fold into the chilled pudding. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with warm or cold cherry sauce.
  • Dried Cherry Sauce
  • Place the cherries in a small saucepan with the wine, 1/2 cup water, and the sugar or jelly. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the cherries are tender and the juice is syrupy (approximately 10 minutes).

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen sour cherries: Fresh sour cherries are best, but frozen cherries can also be used. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before using.
  • Cook the rice pudding until it is thick and creamy: The rice pudding should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Sweeten the rice pudding to taste: The amount of sugar you add will depend on your personal preference. You can also use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar.
  • Add the sour cherries at the end of the cooking process: This will help to preserve their flavor and color.
  • Serve the rice pudding warm or cold: Sour cherry rice pudding can be served warm or cold. It is also delicious topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Sour cherry rice pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh or frozen sour cherries, and it can be served warm or cold. With its creamy texture and tart-sweet flavor, sour cherry rice pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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