🐣 Easter Brunch Rice Pudding Cups (So Pretty!)
These creamy and festive Easter Brunch Rice Pudding Cups are the ultimate springtime dessert. Made with rich vanilla-infused rice pudding and topped with Easter-themed decorations like mini eggs, coconut grass, berries, and edible flowers, they’re a beautiful and delicious treat perfect for brunch gatherings. Easy to make ahead, customizable, and a hit with kids and adults alike!
Equipment
- 🧰 Equipment Needed:
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Individual jars, ramekins, or dessert cups
- Mixing bowl (for toppings)
- Piping bag (optional, for whipped cream)
Ingredients
📝 Ingredients
For the Rice Pudding:
- 1 cup Arborio or short-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups whole milk or coconut, almond, or oat milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional
For Easter Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut + 1 drop green food coloring
- 18 –24 pastel mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans
- 1 cup fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
- Whipped cream store-bought or homemade
- Edible flowers like pansies or violets
- Easter sprinkles or pearl sugar
Instructions
👩🍳 Instructions
Cook the Rice:
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Make the Pudding Base:
- Add milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon (if using) to the pot. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, for 20–25 minutes or until the mixture thickens into a creamy pudding. Stir in vanilla extract. Remove from heat.
Cool & Chill:
- Spoon the warm rice pudding into individual jars or dessert cups. Let cool slightly at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Prepare Toppings:
- In a small bowl, mix shredded coconut with green food coloring to create “Easter grass.” Wash and dry berries, prep edible flowers, and gather toppings.
Decorate Before Serving:
- Top each chilled cup with green coconut, mini eggs, berries, whipped cream, edible flowers, and sprinkles. Serve immediately and enjoy!
🥄 Estimated Nutritional Information (Per Serving – based on 8 servings, without toppings)
- Calories: 230
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 15g
- Calcium: 120mg
- Iron: 0.6mg
Note: Nutrition values are approximate and will vary depending on milk choice and toppings added.
Notes
💡 Tips & Variations
For extra richness, substitute 1 cup of milk with heavy cream. To make it vegan, use plant-based milk and skip the whipped cream or use coconut whipped topping. For a grown-up twist, add 1 tbsp of amaretto or rum after removing the pudding from heat. Let guests build their own Rice Pudding Cups with a DIY topping bar! 🧊 Storage
Store plain Rice Pudding (without toppings) in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Add toppings fresh before serving to maintain texture and color. Not freezer-friendly due to texture changes when thawed.
For extra richness, substitute 1 cup of milk with heavy cream. To make it vegan, use plant-based milk and skip the whipped cream or use coconut whipped topping. For a grown-up twist, add 1 tbsp of amaretto or rum after removing the pudding from heat. Let guests build their own Rice Pudding Cups with a DIY topping bar! 🧊 Storage
Store plain Rice Pudding (without toppings) in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Add toppings fresh before serving to maintain texture and color. Not freezer-friendly due to texture changes when thawed.