White Chocolate Orzo Pudding
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (from ½ an orange)
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (such as Guittard)
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1/2 cup crushed amaretti cookies
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan or dutch oven, bring the milk, salt, sugar, cinnamon stick and vanilla to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the pasta and reduce the heat to low, just to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring often, for 12 to 14 minutes or until the pasta is cook and the liquid is beginning to thicken slightly. There will still be a good amount of liquid. Stir in the orange zest and white chips and stir until the chocolate is melted.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming over the surface. Spoon the pudding into the serving vessels of your choice and refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve with crushed amaretti cookies sprinkled on top.
2 comments
Question: Can I replace the orzo with the arborist rice I just bought on your site, and make this gluten-free?
Ciao Kat! Yes! You can swap the orzo for arborio rice. It will give the pudding a creamier texture, similar to risotto, so you may need to adjust the liquid slightly. Just keep an eye on it as it cooks & add more milk if needed. Enjoy!