Portuguese Rice Pudding
Portuguese rice pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert with tender rice simmered in milk and flavored with cinnamon and sugar. Rich egg yolks lend a silky texture, making it perfect for special occasions or a cozy treat. Its warm spices and smooth consistency appeal to all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring milk and water in a saucepan to a boil, then turn to low and add rice.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add sugar and mix quickly until soft.
- Separate the eggs, beat the yolks, then mix them into the rice mixture.
- Mix quickly again to combine.
- Pour into a serving dish, let set, then sprinkle with cinnamon.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).