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Danish Rice Pudding with Dried Cherry Sauce

This is a fluffy eggless rice pudding scented with sherry and almonds. My mom usually serves it with fresh raspberries, which is the perfect choice when they’re in season. But I like it all year round, so I like to make a sauce with dried cherries, which have a similar sweet-tart quality. It is lovely served in elegant stemmed glasses with the sauce spooned over the top. My mom still makes this pudding every year for my birthday. Thanks, Mom!

Cooks' Note

This recipe lends itself to countless variations. You might try a citrus version with a drop or two of orange or lemon oil and a teaspoon of grated zest. It would also be delicious with fresh grated ginger, a splash of rum, and some chopped tropical fruit.

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