Rice pudding is a silky sweet treat that can be flavored in a variety of different ways to keep it new and delicious! If you need inspiration for a rice pudding dish that will wow anyone you choose to share it with, check out these 10 ideas that you can find on our Food Monster App!

1. Chocolate and Banana Mochi Rice Pudding

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This Chocolate and Banana Mochi Rice Pudding from Katja Meier is made with brown mochi rice is healthy and delicious. Add cacao, banana, raw cacao nibs, and raspberries and you are in breakfast heaven! Mochi rice is a short grain, glutinous rice. It has a very high starch content, which makes it sticky and perfect for rice pudding. The flavor of mochi is mild and slightly sweet.

2. Vanilla Rooiboos Rice Pudding

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The trick to this Vanilla Rooiboos Rice Pudding from Melissa Tedesco is to stir it frequently. It’s like a risotto. You need to stir it so that the starch comes out of the rice, which gives the dish its creaminess. Have it for dessert or even breakfast. You’ll love it!

3. Syrian Rose Flavored Rice Pudding

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Syrian Rose Flavored Rice Pudding from Pavani Nandula is a creamy and delicious rice pudding flavored with rose essence. This rice pudding uses just a few simple ingredients but the end result is an absolutely delicious treat. It is a great make-ahead dessert and the leftovers are perfect for breakfast, too.

4. No-Bake Rice Pudding Cake

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This No-Bake Rice Pudding Cake from Deniz Kilic recipe combines all the silky, rich goodness of pudding with the shape and style of a cake. The simple vanilla rice pudding rests on a hearty walnut crust and is finished with elegantly placed fruit, nuts, and mango purée.

5. Pistachio Rice Pudding

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Your sweet cravings are kicking in again? Then make a big batch of this Pistachio Rice Pudding from Melanie Jacobs. So creamy, sweet and delicious! Tastes best when served with fresh berries.

6. Coconut Plantain ‘Rice’ Pudding

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This Coconut Plantain ‘Rice’ Pudding from Alissandra Maffucci is gluten-free, vegan, Paleo, and like nothing you’ve ever tried before (unless you’ve had plantain rice pudding before, that is). It only has just five ingredients and somehow, the flavors are so incredible, you’d think this would be some fancy schmancy dessert at a Michelin-rated restaurant. The best part? It takes 10 – 15 minutes to make!

7. Kheer: Indian Rice Pudding

If you are a fan of rice pudding, and you haven’t yet experienced the Indian version, you must try this Indian Rice Pudding recipe from Helyn Dunn! This healthier version uses brown rice, coconut milk, and date syrup. Top with lots of cinnamon and a bit of extra coconut milk for a creamy, dreamy dessert.

8. Golden Rice Pudding With Turmeric, Ginger, and Pink Peppercorns

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This Golden Rice Pudding With Turmeric, Ginger, and Pink Peppercorns from Christine DesRoches is a spin on the Ayurvedic turmeric-based beverage, golden milk. This lightly-sweetened pudding is a medley of flavor with turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, peppercorn, and ginger. It’s a health-promoting treat that’s perfect for anytime.

9. Rustic Cherry Rice Pudding Tart

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Rice pudding is a classic dish that tastes like home. This Rustic Cherry Rice Pudding Tart recipe from Sonja Trurnit reinvents it in tart form with sour cherries and homemade cashew cream. This dessert is elegant, yet it has a rustic charm to it that’s sure to win over everyone’s taste buds.

10. Egg-less Nog Rice Pudding

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A sweet and creamy treat made with vegan nog, rice, and savory spices. You’ll love this Egg-less Nog Rice Pudding from Alex and Linda Meyer at any time of the year!

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