There's a rice pudding boom! People are getting rice-happy with their pudding and they aren't afraid to share it.
The UK is all over it...
The US, too has already been concocting some serious rice pudding madness - think , and a rice pudding burrito. (Whoa!)
Oz is getting creative and also having a play...
With looking so delectable, it's officially rice-pudding-o'clock! For breakfast, lunch, dinner and even the elusive midnight munch, we're jumping on this rice-y comeback tour with some of our favourite recipes.
For those wanting a vibrant and playful pudding, these should do the trick...
Horchata! It certainly looks the part and that's because it is. Soak your rice, blend with spice and serve over ice, horchata!![Mexican almond and rice milk panna cotta with braised apricots](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/HorchataPannaCotta-03.jpg?imwidth=1280)
![Mexican almond and rice milk panna cotta with braised apricots](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/HorchataPannaCotta-03.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Mexican horchata, made with almond and rice milk panna cotta. Source: Benito Martin
Not what you would normally expect when you think 'rice pudding,' but this is French baker 's take on the classic, combining caramel and orange - that means rich and zesty!![Caramel and orange blossom rice cakes](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/caramel-orange-blossom-rice-cakes.jpg?imwidth=1280)
![Caramel and orange blossom rice cakes](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/caramel-orange-blossom-rice-cakes.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Source: The French Baker
For when you need a sweet brekkie hit, gives us a typically Filipino-style breakfast bowl that uses cocoa AND dark chocolate. Don't forget to drizzle that condensed milk and have your spoons at the ready!![Chocolate rice pudding](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/tsamporado-chocolate-rice-pudding.jpg?imwidth=1280)
![Chocolate rice pudding](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/tsamporado-chocolate-rice-pudding.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Here's a Filipino-style bowl of chocolate rice pudding Source: Ben Dearnley
This Asian-style pud is all about texture and spice and is such a refreshing way to top up your rice. gives us this dairy-free and gluten-free flavour sensation with lemongrass curd, lychee and a pop of chilli to serve.
Traditional, with a twist
![Coconut rice pudding with lemongrass curd](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/coconut-rice-pudding-crop.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Source: Prue Ruscoe
Our , O Tama Carey got colourful with rhubarb and created this Italian-style rice; with sweet additions of marsala and vanilla bean, this pudding pops.![Rice pudding with rhubarb, pistachio and mascarpone](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/rhubarb_rice_pudding.jpg?imwidth=1280)
![Rice pudding with rhubarb, pistachio and mascarpone](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/rhubarb_rice_pudding.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Source: Sharyn Cairns
recreates her grandma's arroz con leche. With maple syrup, cacao powder and coconut oil all thrown into the mix this vegan dream is perfect for those chilly days.![Rice milk pots with raw cacao chocolate sauce](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/rice-with-milk-chocolate-sauce.jpg?imwidth=1280)
![Rice milk pots with raw cacao chocolate sauce](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/rice-with-milk-chocolate-sauce.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Source: Belén Vázquez Amaro
Get a little more romantic with your rice with this cinnamon-spiked version. Vibrant pomegranate, sweet rosewater and of course scattered rose petals - ooh la la!![Cinnamon and rosewater rice pudding with pomegranate syrup](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/cinnamon-rosewater-rice-pudding.jpg?imwidth=1280)
![Cinnamon and rosewater rice pudding with pomegranate syrup](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/cinnamon-rosewater-rice-pudding.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Cinnamon and rosewater rice pudding with pomegranate syrup Source: Chris Chen
Every mouthful of this sticky custard takes you to Vietnam. With flavours of coconut, pandan and palm sugar, this one from is a rice porridge for those who love to travel through their food.
And we are yet to sample, but looks like cauliflower rice pudding is also on board, what do you think?
![Blacks sticky rice creams](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/food/public/BLACK-STICKY-RICE-CREAMS.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Source: Chris Chen