Vanilla Bean Chai Rice Pudding

We’ve updated the classic creamy rice pudding using our Vanilla Bean Chai Tea for a quick and simple dessert.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Low
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Rice Pudding

• 3 cups (750 mL) 2% milk
• 1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream
• 8 Vanilla Bean Chai Tea tea bags
• 2/3 cup (150 mL) basmati rice
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt

Garnish

• 1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped mango
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped unsalted pistachios

Directions

Rice Pudding

1. Pour milk and cream into a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
2. Add tea bags.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Steep, covered, for 5-8 minutes.
5. Carefully squeeze the tea bags to release as much liquid as possible. Discard.
6. Stir in rice, sugar, and salt; bring to a simmer.
7. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 30-35 minutes or until rice is soft and very tender.
8. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
9. Serve warm or cold.
10. Divide among 4 dishes.
11. Garnish with mango and pistachios.

Tips

• This recipe is just as delicious with when you use our Warmth Cinnamon Spice Tea and Chai Tea. 
• If desired, use long grain white rice instead of basmati.

Nutrition

Per serving: 325 calories, 25 g fat, 90 mg cholesterol, 181 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrates, 2 g fibre, 32 g sugar, 10 g protein.