Appleton VX Rum-Spiced Caribbean Rice Pudding

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Creamy rice pudding infused with Appleton VX rum, warm spices, and dried apricots for a comforting Caribbean-inspired treat. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers long grain white rice, whole milk, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup long grain white rice
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Appleton VX rum
• 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 3/4 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear.
2. Step 2: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 4 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 25 minutes until rice is tender and mixture thickens.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/4 cup Appleton VX rum, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
5. Step 5: Continue to cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often, until the pudding is creamy and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.