Vegan Bourbon Orange Rice Pudding

Vegan Bourbon Orange Rice Pudding

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Vegan Bourbon Orange Rice Pudding is a festive holiday dish with a plant-based twist. It’s dairy-free, and gluten-free, refined sugar free, naturally sweetened with Just Date Syrup. Rich, creamy and zesty, the bourbon (mostly cooked off, flavor wise), brings out a deep set of flavors making this a delicious dessert to serve for a party or enjoy cozied up. 

  • Cook 40 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup arborio rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup cashews
  • 1.5 cups oat milk, divided
  • 1/4 cup Just Date Syrup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 medium orange
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • walnuts for garnish
Instructions
  1. Soak cashews in boiling water for 20-30 minutes.
  2. In a large saucepan, stir rice, salt, and 2 cups water. Bring to boil, then simmer on low for 20 minutes.
  3. Zest and juice the orange. Set aside.
  4. Drain cashews and blend in food processor with 1 cup oat milk until creamy.
  5. When rice is cooked, add cashew cream, remaining oat milk, just date syrup, bourbon, orange zest, orange juice, and cloves.
  6. Return to simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and mixture is thick, around 20 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately warm, or chill for 30-60 minutes and serve cold. Garnish with walnuts.
by The Plant Based Catholic