1.Preheat oven to 160°C. Brush a deep 6-cup casserole dish liberally with melted butter. Combine all ingredients in dish. Bake, covered, for 1 hour until rice is creamy and almost tender, stirring occasionally.
2.Remove lid. Stir and cook a further 30 minutes, uncovered, adding more milk as required.
3.Meanwhile, to make caramelised pears, melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat until foaming. Add the pears and stir occasionally for 4-5 minutes or until pears are tender and golden brown. Blend in the sugar and cream and continue stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
4.Serve pudding with topped with pears.
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