Lavender Rice Pudding

Lavender Rice Pudding

Prep: 40mins    |   Cook: 1hr   |   Serves: 2-4   |   Level: Easy

Ingredients:

1/2 cup short grain rice (Arborio or Calrose)
2 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Bridestowe gourmet Culinary Lavender
1 cup boiling water
2/3 cups sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cornflour
2 tablespoons cocoa

Method

Put milk, sugar and Culinary Lavender into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Set aside and allow to steep for 30 minutes.
Put boiling water and rice in a saucepan. Cover with lid and cook until all the water has been absorbed by the rice (about 15mins). .
Strain the lavender-infused milk then reheat it gently.
Mix the cornflour with 2 tablespoons of cold water, and a little of the warm milk, stirring until smooth.
Add the cornflour paste to the warm milk, mixing well.
Add the cooked rice to the mixture and cook over a gentle heat for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
Transfer the rice pudding to a serving dish and allow to cool.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate before serving.

Tip – Try serving some warmed strawberry & lavender jam over the top!