Blueberry & Lemon Creamy Rice Pudding

A blueberry & lemon take on creamy rice pudding, with measured ingredients and an easy-to-follow method.

Ingredients

• 120 g pudding rice
• 750 ml milk
• 200 ml water
• 40 g caster sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Method

1. Bring rice, milk, water and salt to a gentle simmer in a heavy-based saucepan, stirring.
2. Simmer over low heat 30-35 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is tender and creamy. Add milk if needed.
3. Prepare fruit. For apple or pear, simmer the small pieces separately with 2 tbsp water for 8-10 minutes until tender; use other fruit fresh.
4. Stir sugar and any spice, cocoa, zest or vanilla into pudding and remove from heat.
5. Divide among bowls and add fruit and remaining toppings.

New editorial recipe; not independently kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates. Follow doneness cues and check ingredient labels for allergens.