Caramel Rice Cake and Pistachio Chips

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of uncooked white rice
• 2 cups of water
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/4 cup of shelled pistachios

Instructions:

1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions and set it aside to cool.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and let the mixture come to a boil. Let it boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cooked rice until well combined.
5. Spread the rice mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
6. In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until they are finely chopped.
7. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top of the rice mixture.
8. Let the dish cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
9. Cut the caramel rice cake into squares and enjoy!

Verdict:

This caramel rice cake and pistachio chips recipe is a perfect dessert to have after a hearty meal with family and friends. The combination of the sweet caramel and the crunchy pistachios over the soft rice is simply irresistible.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the caramel rice cake and pistachio chips cold with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an even sweeter treat. It is also great to accompany this dessert with a cup of tea or coffee.