Pear Warm Rice Dish (Printable)

Tender rice cooked with diced pears and cinnamon, creating a warm, comforting sweet dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup short-grain rice (e.g., Arborio or pudding rice)

→ Dairy

02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Fruit

05 - 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Sweetener

06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon honey

→ Spices & Flavor

08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
12 - Extra honey for drizzling

# How-To Steps:

01 - Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the rice and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fully coated.
03 - Add the whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir to combine evenly.
04 - Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes.
05 - Stir in the diced pears and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is tender, creamy, and the pears are soft.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in the honey until combined.
07 - Divide into bowls, garnish with toasted walnuts and a drizzle of honey if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a single pot meal that feels far more elegant than the 35 minutes it takes to make.
  • The combination of soft pears and creamy rice creates a texture that melts on your tongue.
  • You can serve it warm for dessert or eat the leftovers chilled as a gentle breakfast.
  • No complicated techniques—just honest cooking that rewards you with comfort.
02 -
  • Stir constantly in those first 15 minutes—this isn't laziness, it's how the rice releases its starch and creates that signature creamy texture without needing more cream.
  • If your pears are rock hard, they won't soften enough; if they're mealy, they'll disappear entirely—choose ones that yield just slightly to pressure.
  • The dish will thicken more as it cools, so if it seems a touch loose when you plate it, don't panic or add more rice.
03 -
  • The rice will continue to absorb liquid even after you remove it from heat, so pull it off the stove while it still looks slightly loose—it'll set to perfect creaminess in the bowl.
  • If you forget to rinse the rice and end up with something gummy, don't rescue it; make a mental note and rinse next time—these small lessons stick with you.

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