Choc-orange Rice Puds
By OcadoLife
Published on 10 December 2025
“These gluten-free Choc-orange Rice Puds are an utterly magical combo of zippy citrus, chocolate and creamy rice,” says George Hepher – founder of online treats shop George’s Bakery and author of Comfort Bakes. “Think cosiness, indulgence and nostalgia all rolled into one.” For another delicious hot pud recipe, search for George’s Baked Black Forest Cookie Dough with Spiked Cherry Compote online.
Time and servings
50 minsTotal time
8Servings
5 minsPrep time
45 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 150g pudding rice
- 2 oranges or blood oranges, both zested, then 1 juiced and 1 peeled and segmented
- 85g caster sugar
- 900ml whole milk
- 150ml double cream
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp unsalted butter, for greasing the ramekins
- 100g milk or dark orange chocolate, broken into small chunks
- 30ml orange liqueur (optional)
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/gas 3. Put the rice, half the orange zest, 65g caster sugar, the milk, cream and vanilla in a bowl; gently mix with a fork.Step 2
Lightly grease 8 ramekins and divide the mixture between them; dot over the choc chunks. Place them on a baking tray and bake for 45-50 mins until golden and a skin forms on top.Step 3
For the sauce, combine the orange juice, remaining zest and 20g sugar in a pan; bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, add the orange segments and bubble for 8-10 mins until thick and syrupy. Turn off the heat and stir in the orange liqueur, if using. Spoon over the rice puddings to serve.