Description
Comforting rice pudding from Mediterranean kitchens brings creamy sweetness to dessert tables. Warm spices and simple ingredients create a delightful treat you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk, divided (standard: 960 ml, American: 4 cups)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (short or long grain) (standard: 240 ml, American: 1 cup)
- 2 cups water (standard: 480 ml, American: 2 cups)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (standard: 120 ml, American: ½ cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (standard: 5 ml, American: 1 tsp)
- ¼ tsp salt (standard: 1.25 ml, American: ¼ tsp)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional) (standard: 2.5 ml, American: ½ tsp)
- ½ cup raisins or other dried fruits (optional) (standard: 120 ml, American: ½ cup)
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Gently simmer rice in water until grains become tender and liquid is fully absorbed, creating a soft, fluffy foundation for the pudding.
- Creamy Transformation: Transfer cooked rice into a spacious saucepan, combining milk, sweetener, and salt to develop a rich, velvety base while stirring continuously over medium heat.
- Flavor Infusion: Enhance the pudding with additional milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, allowing the mixture to thicken and develop a luxurious, aromatic profile while maintaining constant movement.
- Fruity Embellishment: Gently fold in raisins or preferred dried fruits, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy mixture for added texture and sweetness.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from heat and let the pudding rest momentarily, allowing flavors to meld and temperature to cool. Serve warm for a comforting experience or chill in the refrigerator for a firmer, refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Control Rice Texture: Stir frequently during initial cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even, soft rice grains without turning mushy.
- Prevent Milk Scorching: Use low-medium heat and continuous stirring to avoid burning milk and creating unpleasant bottom layer.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust sugar or sweetener according to personal preference, using alternatives like honey or maple syrup for varied flavor profiles.
- Dietary Adaptation: Substitute dairy milk with coconut, almond, or oat milk for lactose-free or vegan versions, maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg