Almond Rice Pudding with Cherries in Kirsch

Serves 4

Rich and creamy rice pudding topped with luxurious black cherries in kirsch. Cherries are so good for you as they are very high in vitamin C and A, as well as antioxidants.

• 100g (3.5oz) pudding rice

• 1.1 litres (2 pints) sweetened almond milk

• 1 vanilla pod or 1 tsp of vanilla essence

• 12 Opies Black Cherries in Kirsch, drained and reserved syrup • Grated nutmeg to decorate

1 In a large heavy based pan, add the pudding rice and almond milk.

2 Split the vanilla pod in half, scrap out the vanilla seed and add to the pan as well as the pod.

3 Over a gentle heat, stirring occasionally cook for between 30 and 40 minutes until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove the pod.

4 Serve in individual glass jars, topped with Opies Black Cherries in Kirsch, drizzle over some syrup and a grating of nutmeg.