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Custard Apple Rice Pudding

Custard Apple Rice Pudding: A Festive Family Delight

Delight your family with this Custard Apple Rice Pudding, a festive dessert combining creamy phirni and crunchy ladoo shells.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Phirni
  • ½ cup Short Grain Rice Rinse and soak
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Can substitute with non-dairy milk
  • ½ cup Sugar Adjust to taste; honey or agave can be used
  • 1 cup Custard Apple Pulp Substitute with ripe mango or lychee
  • ½ tsp Cardamom Powder Optional but recommended
For the Ladoo Cups
  • 1 cup Motichoor Ladoo Store-bought or homemade
For Garnishing
  • ¼ cup Pistachios (slivered) Use roasted for more flavor
  • 2 tbsp Pistachio Powder Can leave out if nut-free
  • Edible Gold Foil Optional for garnish
  • ¼ cup Pomegranate Seeds Optional but enhances presentation
  • Saffron Optional for added aroma

Equipment

  • blender
  • medium saucepan
  • Cups or molds

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse short grain rice under cold water until clear, soak for 30 minutes, drain, and blend with whole milk to form a smooth paste.
  2. In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of whole milk. Gradually stir in the rice paste, cooking while stirring for 10-15 minutes until thick.
  3. Remove from heat, mix in sugar, custard apple pulp, and cardamom powder until well combined.
  4. Transfer the phirni to a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Crush motichoor ladoos and form them into cups in small molds, pressing firmly to form sturdy shells.
  6. Pipe or spoon chilled phirni into the ladoo cups, filling them generously.
  7. Garnish with pistachio powder, slivered pistachios, and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the phirni to chill is important for achieving the right consistency. Enjoy customizing with various fruits!

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