Cardamom Rice Pudding with Pears

Creamy stovetop rice pudding infused with cardamom and topped with tender butter-sautéed pears. An easy vegetarian dessert ready in about 45 minutes.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 35 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup short-grain rice
• 4 cups milk
• 0.333 cup sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 large pears
• 1 tablespoon butter

Cooking instructions

1. Combine rice, milk, sugar, and cardamom in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. (about 8 min) — Gentle simmer
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring every few minutes, until the rice is tender and the pudding is thick and creamy, 22 to 27 minutes. (about 25 min) — Low heat
3. While the pudding cooks, peel, halve, core, and slice the pears. (about 5 min)
4. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pears and sauté, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes. (about 8 min) — Medium heat
5. Spoon the warm pudding into bowls and top with the sautéed pears. (about 2 min)