Beautifully creamy and wonderfully versatile, a classic rice pudding is just perfect for dessert. And whether you have a full day for the slow-cooker to work its magic, or just need 15 minutes with a pressure cooker, these delicious recipes have you covered. Try our coconut rice pudding topped with poached pears for a perfect winter treat or serve up a truly decadent Spanish caramel version to impress. Dig in!

Baked rice custard
You’ll want to give this one a run.

Rice pudding
There is something so comforting about this classic creamy dessert.

Baked rice puddings with raspberries
Dessert can be good for you too!

Rice pudding with poached rhubarb and plums
A creamy dessert that’s vegan friendly.

Creamed rice with rhubarb and raspberries
Creamy and sweet rice pudding mixed with the bright tartness of tender rhubarb and fresh berries make this simple summer dessert a winner.

Fig and orange blossom rice pudding
This low-GI rice pudding is enhanced by the flavour of caramelised figs and the zest of orange. Serve with drizzled honey, nuts and mint. It’s perfect for diabetics too.

Coconut rice pudding and poached pears
This divine coconut rice pudding with sweet spiced poached pears is the ultimate mouthwatering dessert!

Rice custard with caramelised pears
Add a twist to the standard rice pudding with the addition of sultanas and a side of rich caramelised pears.

Creamed coconut rice with caramel bananas
If cooking for children, use orange juice instead of rum. Note


Coconut rice puddings
This recipe is also gluten-free. Note

Creamy rice pudding with cinnamon sugar
The vanilla bean can be reused, wash and dry well, store in an airtight container or add to a container of sugar for vanilla-scented sugar. Note

Baked rice pudding with poached quince
Creamy and delicious, baked rice pudding is a classic dessert. Bring a shot of new flavour to an old favourite with this poached quince and almond topping.

Brown rice pudding with dried fruit compote
This healthy winter dessert would also be perfect for breakfast.

Citrus rice pudding
You need to cook about ½ cup (100g) white medium-grain rice for this recipe. Note

Vanilla rice pudding
This classic dish is comforting, dependable and delicious. No wonder it is so popular in so many cultures around the world.

Rice pudding with blueberry compote
You can use any type of berry you like in the compote. Note


Spanish caramel rice pudding
Italian arborio rice from supermarkets will hold its shape better than locally grown arborio. Canned caramel filling is found in the baking aisle in supermarkets. Any sweet sherry is fine, however one of the nicest is Pedro Ximénez, a sweet dark sherry with a rich raisin-y taste. Note