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Rice is a globally cherished staple known for its versatility and nutritional benefits. Here are eight unique rice desserts from various cultures to delight any sweet tooth.
Kheer is a creamy Indian rice pudding made by simmering rice in milk with sugar, cardamom, and saffron. Garnished with almonds, cashews, and pistachios, it's enjoyed hot or cold.
A Danish Christmas dessert made with rice cooked in milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, whipped cream, and chopped almonds, often hiding a whole almond for a prize.
A creamy Latin American rice pudding simmered with milk, sugar, cinnamon, and condensed milk, usually served cold.
Japanese rice cakes filled with sweet fillings like red bean paste, or dusted with kinako or matcha powder.
A Filipino sticky rice cake cooked with coconut milk and brown sugar, topped with sweet coconut sauce.
American treats made by mixing melted marshmallows and butter with rice krispies cereal, then cooled and cut into squares.
Chinese sweet rice balls filled with red bean paste, black sesame paste, or peanuts, served in a syrup of rock sugar and ginger.
Malaysian rice flour pancakes are made with coconut milk, sugar, and yeast, cooked until fluffy and crispy, often drizzled with palm sugar syrup.