8 Rice Desserts From Around The World

Kheer

Kheer is a comforting and aromatic Indian rice pudding. It's made by simmering rice in milk until it's thick and creamy, sweetened with sugar, and flavoured with spices like cardamom and saffron.

​Risalamande

Risalamande is a popular Danish Christmas dessert. It is made by cooking rice in milk with vanilla, sugar, and often a little bit of cinnamon.

​Arroz con leche

This creamy rice pudding is a staple sweet dish across Latin America, with variations in each country. It's made by simmering rice in milk with sugar, cinnamon, and condensed milk for extra creaminess.

Mochi

Mochi is a delicious and versatile Japanese rice cake made by rice shaped into balls or squares and filled with flavourful sweet fillings like red bean paste or served plain and dusted with kinako or matcha powder.

​Biko

Biko is a sweet and sticky rice cake from the Philippines. It is made by cooking rice with coconut milk and brown sugar until it becomes caramelized and sticky.

​Rice krispies treats

These iconic American sweet treats are made by melting marshmallows and butter together, then stirring in rice krispies cereal.

Rice balls

Rice balls, also popular as "Tangyuan" are sweet rice balls filled with various sweet fillings like red bean paste, black sesame paste, or sweetened ground peanuts.

​Apam beras

Apam beras, or rice flour pancake, a popular Malaysian dessert is made with a batter of rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and a little bit of yeast.

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