Silly Cake Orzo Pudding Dessert (Printable Version)
Creamy orzo pudding with cake flavors and colorful holiday sprinkles, ideal for festive occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Orzo Pudding Base
01 - 1 cup orzo pasta
02 - 3 cups whole milk
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Cake Flavor Mix
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
→ Whimsical Finish
10 - 1/2 cup colorful holiday sprinkles, plus extra for topping
11 - Whipped cream, for serving
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a medium saucepan, bring the whole milk, granulated sugar, and kosher salt to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
02 - Add the orzo pasta and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the orzo is tender and the mixture thickens to a creamy pudding, about 15 to 18 minutes.
03 - Reduce the heat to low and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, combine vanilla extract, almond extract, baking powder, and sifted all-purpose flour.
05 - Gradually whisk the cake flavor mix into the pudding base, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and thick.
06 - Remove from heat. Fold in 1/2 cup of colorful holiday sprinkles, reserving extra sprinkles for garnish.
07 - Spoon the pudding into serving bowls or glasses and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
08 - Top each portion with whipped cream and a generous amount of additional sprinkles before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses pantry staples and basic kitchen tools
- Ready in about 40 minutes and mostly hands off
- Customizable with your favorite sprinkles or flavors
- Fun for kids to help make and decorate
02 -
- Festive dessert for any holiday or themed party
- Vegetarian friendly and easy to make nut free if needed
- High in comforting carbs and protein from the milk and orzo
03 -
- Be patient when simmering the orzo, slow and steady cooking ensures the best creamy texture, never rush this part
- Always sift the flour for the cake mix so the pudding stays silky not lumpy
- Add sprinkles after removing from the heat to help them keep their color bright