Chai Spiced Rice Pudding with Cardamom Cream

This comforting rice pudding is infused with warm chai spices and topped with a cardamom-scented cream, offering a cozy and aromatic dessert.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup arborio rice
• 4 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 0 toasted coconut flakes optional
• 0 chopped pistachios optional

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the rice and milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Add the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring often, for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened.
2. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and ground cardamom until soft peaks form.
3. Spoon the rice pudding into serving bowls. Top with a dollop of cardamom cream and garnish with toasted coconut flakes and chopped pistachios if desired.