Rice pudding is a traditional dessert found in many cultures around the world.
Recipe · Desserts
Traditional rice pudding
- 7 ingredients
- 7 steps
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 liter whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Peel of 1 lemon
- Ground cinnamon (for dusting)
Step-by-step preparation
- In a large pot, bring the rice and water to a boil over high heat. Add the cinnamon stick and cook the rice for about 15 minutes, until tender.
- Add the milk, sugar and lemon peel to the pot with the rice. Stir well.
- Cook over medium-low heat for about 30–40 minutes, stirring regularly so the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
- When the rice pudding is thick and creamy, remove the lemon peel and cinnamon stick.
- Pour the rice pudding into a large dish or individual bowls and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cool, dust with a little ground cinnamon.
- Serve and enjoy.
Extra tips
- For a creamier rice pudding, add a little more milk while it cooks.
- Add raisins or pieces of fruit, such as apple or pear, while it cooks for a different flavor.
- For a softer texture, soak the rice for a few hours before cooking.
- Leftover rice pudding keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for several days.
- Rice pudding is a perfect dessert after dinner or at a family get-together.
And that’s it! Now you know how to make a delicious traditional rice pudding. Enjoy!