Versatile farro is prepared like a rice pudding with milk, cinnamon, vanilla and raisins. Serve warm with a vibrant Blackberry Sauce for a new take on the classic dessert.
15m
PREP TIME
1hr
COOK TIME
356
CALORIES
15
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Farro “Rice” Pudding:
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup farro
- 1 quart (4 cups) whole milk
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 stick McCormick® Cinnamon Sticks
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cloves
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
- Blackberry Sauce:
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon blackberry liqueur
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 For the Farro “Rice” Pudding, bring water and farro to boil in large saucepan on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes or until farro is tender. Drain and return farro to saucepan.
- 2 Stir in milk, half-and-half, sugar, eggs, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 45 minutes or until mixture is thick and creamy, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon stick. Stir in raisins and vanilla.
- 3 Meanwhile for the Blackberry Sauce, bring blackberries, water and sugar to boil in small saucepan. Cook until blackberries soften and sugar is dissolved. Carefully pour into blender container. Add cornstarch and liqueur. Cover. Blend on medium speed until smooth and thickened. Strain. Cool to room temperature. Serve with warm Farro “Rice” Pudding.
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