💡 Quick Overview
- •The Dish: A classic German comfort dessert made with ultra-creamy rice pudding and a rich cherry sauce—a total hit with kids and adults alike!
- •Time & Ease: Quick and simple for everyday cooking, perfect as a sweet dinner main or a cozy dessert.
- •Method: Both the rice pudding and cherry sauce are cooked step-by-step in the Thermomix® and can be served warm or chilled.
Are you looking for an easy dessert that tastes absolutely amazing? Then my recipe for creamy rice pudding with cherry sauce is just what you need!
With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few quick steps, you’ll whip up the ultimate creamy, fruity treat.
In this easy step-by-step recipe, I’ll show you just how effortless it is to make homemade rice pudding with cherry sauce in your Thermomix® in no time at all.
Why you’re going to love this recipe:
- It’s a classic German comfort dessert featuring ultra-creamy rice pudding topped with a sweet cherry sauce.
- Super quick and easy to make—totally beginner-friendly!
- Versatile enough to be enjoyed warm right off the stove or chilled from the fridge.
- Perfect for family gatherings, get-togethers, or just a cozy sweet treat anytime you need a pick-me-up.
- Kid-approved and guaranteed to be a huge hit with the little ones.
- Budget-friendly, made with simple and affordable pantry staples.
- Super customizable so you can tweak it to your exact taste.
My Top Recipe Tips
Feel free to swap out the granulated sugar for honey, or skip the added sweetener altogether if you prefer a lighter treat!
If you’re serving this as a sweet main dish (a super fun German tradition!), it makes 3 to 4 generous portions. Served as a dessert, it comfortably feeds 8 to 10.
Can I make rice pudding ahead of time and store it?
You sure can! This rice pudding with cherry sauce is fantastic for meal prep. Just pop the rice pudding into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
The cherry sauce stores wonderfully in the fridge, too—just keep it in a separate jar or container until you’re ready to serve!
To serve, simply reheat the rice pudding in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk to loosen it up.
You can also freeze the rice pudding in individual portions—that way, you’ll always have a quick, cozy treat ready to go!
Fun Variations to Try
Feel free to customize this rice pudding with cherry sauce to suit your taste! Here are a few delicious ideas to get you started:
Switch up the fruit: Swap out the cherries for any of your favorite berries, like fresh or frozen raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries.
Add cozy spices: Level up the flavor by stirring in warm spices like ground cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, or a pinch of cardamom.
Make it plant-based: This recipe is super easy to adapt for a vegan diet! Just use your favorite plant-based milk, like oat or almond milk.
Tasty Topping Ideas
Looking for a little something extra? Try serving your rice pudding with:
- Warm vanilla sauce
- A dollop of whipped cream
- Sliced or toasted almonds
Ingredients for Rice Pudding with Cherry Sauce
For the Rice Pudding:
- 1,000 g milk
- 180 g short-grain rice (or Arborio rice)
- 30 g sugar
- 2 pinches of salt
For the Cherry Sauce (Optional):
- 1 jar tart cherries (with juice)
- 15 g cornstarch
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
- 2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
How to Make Rice Pudding with Cherry Sauce
How to Make the Rice Pudding:
Add the milk, short-grain rice, sugar, and salt to the mixing bowl. Cook for 50 min / 90°C / speed 1 without the measuring cup.
Give the rice pudding a good stir with your spatula, transfer it to a serving bowl, rinse out the mixing bowl, and prep the cherry sauce (optional).
How to Make the Cherry Sauce:
Drain the cherries, catching all that delicious juice in a separate bowl to save for later.
Add 300 ml of the reserved cherry juice, cornstarch, and vanilla sugar to the mixing bowl and heat for 6 min / 100°C / speed 3.
Next, add the cherries and cook for another 2 min / 80°C / reverse direction / gentle stir setting.
To Make the Cinnamon-Sugar:
Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl, then sprinkle generously over your rice pudding.
Enjoy!
I hope you love making this quick treat!
If you enjoyed this quick recipe for rice pudding with cherry sauce, you’ll definitely want to check out my delicious oven-baked Kaiserschmarrn! 🙂
Happy cooking,
Christoph
Creamy German Rice Pudding with Warm Cherry Sauce
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Zutaten
For the rice pudding:
- 1000 g Milk
- 180 g Short-grain rice (arborio or rice pudding rice)
- 30 g Sugar
- 2 Prisen Salt
For the cherry sauce (optional):
- 1 Glas Tart cherries (canned or jarred)
- 15 g Cornstarch
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar
For the cinnamon-sugar:
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
Zubereitung
To Make the Rice Pudding:
- 1000 g Milk, 180 g Short-grain rice (arborio or rice pudding rice), 30 g Sugar, 2 Prisen SaltAdd the milk, short-grain rice, sugar, and salt to the mixing bowl. Cook for 50 min / 90 °C / Speed 1 without the measuring cup.
- Give the rice pudding a good stir with the spatula, transfer to a serving dish, rinse out the mixing bowl, and prepare the cherry sauce (optional).
To Make the Cherry Sauce:
- 1 Glas Tart cherries (canned or jarred)Drain the cherries, reserving the juice.
- 15 g Cornstarch, 1 packet Vanilla sugarAdd 300 ml of the reserved cherry juice along with the cornstarch and vanilla sugar to the mixing bowl, then heat for 6 min / 100 °C / Speed 3.
- Add the cherries and continue cooking for 2 min / 80 °C / Reverse / Gentle Stirring Speed.
To Make the Cinnamon Sugar:
- 2 tbsp Sugar, 1 tbsp Ground cinnamonMix the sugar and ground cinnamon together, then sprinkle generously over the warm rice pudding.
Notes
- Feel free to sweeten with honey instead of sugar—or skip the sugar altogether!
- If you're serving this as a sweet main dish, it makes 3 to 4 hearty portions; as a dessert, it easily serves 8 to 10.
Creamy German Rice Pudding with Warm Cherry Sauce
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Zutaten
For the rice pudding:
- 1000 g Milk
- 180 g Short-grain rice (arborio or rice pudding rice)
- 30 g Sugar
- 2 Prisen Salt
For the cherry sauce (optional):
- 1 Glas Tart cherries (canned or jarred)
- 15 g Cornstarch
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar
For the cinnamon-sugar:
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
Zubereitung
To Make the Rice Pudding:
- 1000 g Milk, 180 g Short-grain rice (arborio or rice pudding rice), 30 g Sugar, 2 Prisen SaltAdd the milk, short-grain rice, sugar, and salt to the mixing bowl. Cook for 50 min / 90 °C / Speed 1 without the measuring cup.
- Give the rice pudding a good stir with the spatula, transfer to a serving dish, rinse out the mixing bowl, and prepare the cherry sauce (optional).
To Make the Cherry Sauce:
- 1 Glas Tart cherries (canned or jarred)Drain the cherries, reserving the juice.
- 15 g Cornstarch, 1 packet Vanilla sugarAdd 300 ml of the reserved cherry juice along with the cornstarch and vanilla sugar to the mixing bowl, then heat for 6 min / 100 °C / Speed 3.
- Add the cherries and continue cooking for 2 min / 80 °C / Reverse / Gentle Stirring Speed.
To Make the Cinnamon Sugar:
- 2 tbsp Sugar, 1 tbsp Ground cinnamonMix the sugar and ground cinnamon together, then sprinkle generously over the warm rice pudding.
Notes
- Feel free to sweeten with honey instead of sugar—or skip the sugar altogether!
- If you're serving this as a sweet main dish, it makes 3 to 4 hearty portions; as a dessert, it easily serves 8 to 10.
