New Halloween Recipe: Creepy Crawly Rice Pudding

It’s funny how something as simple – and as good – as rice pudding can become disgusting when you call it something else. Like, well…maggots. My kids actually call this recipe Maggot Rice Pudding (hey, they are seven!) but truthfully, any recipe can be scary or gross with the right wording.

If you are having a Halloween party, this rice pudding is a great one to add to the mix. Kids and adults alike will enjoy it! Kids will likely prefer the gross factor, while adults will enjoy its wholesome flavor. If you really want to set the mood, serve in one large or eight small decorative bowls and place on a spider web-lined tray (be sure to throw in a few plastic spiders too!).

Combine 1 ½ cups water, ¾ cups medium-grain rice (this size resembles the creepy crawly critters the best) and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.

Add two cans of lowfat evaporated milk, 6 tablespoons granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; stir well.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes or until creamy. The consistency should be like that of the image above.

Stir a small portion of rice mixture into 1 large beaten egg (image above); add back to rice mixture and mix well. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.

Transfer pudding to spooky serving bowl or eight individual bowls. Serve warm (this is how I like it) or cover with plastic wrap, pressing wrap onto the pudding (this will prevent a skin from forming). Refrigerate for 2 hours or until cold.

Before serving, sprinkle with chopped Butterfinger, Crunch or Baby Ruth Fun-Size Candy Bars.

Links:

• Creepy Crawly Rice Pudding
• Get a Carnation Coupon

More Spider Halloween Recipes:

Spiderweb Munch	Cobweb Cupcakes
Spiderweb Brownies	Raisinet Spiders