If rice pudding is getting a little too comfortable, try our version with fresh pineapple, mango, and papaya.

　　Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　3/4 cup long-grain white rice

　　1 1/2 cups water

　　1 cup heavy cream

　　6 tablespoons sugar

　　1/4 teaspoon vanilla

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　2 cups diced mixed fresh tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, and papaya

　　

Step 1

Boil rice in water in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, uncovered and undisturbed, until steam holes appear on surface, about 8 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Reduce heat to very low and cook, covered and undisturbed, 12 minutes more.

　　

Step 3

Stir in cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt and simmer, stirring, 2 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Stir 1 cup fruit into pudding and serve topped with remaining fruit.