Greek Rice Pudding Recipe
Description: Rice pudding, a timeless comfort food, finds its Greek rendition in this delightful dessert. Creamy and fragrant, it’s a dish that brings warmth and satisfaction, perfect for any occasion. Traditionally served cold, this Greek version adds a touch of Mediterranean flair to the classic recipe.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: White Rice, Long Grain Rice, Rice, Greek, European, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 465
- Fat Content: 12g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 120.3mg
- Sodium Content: 136.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 78.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 44g
- Protein Content: 11.8g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 liter | Milk |
| 100g | Long-grain white rice |
| 1/2 | Lemon, zest of |
| 1 | Cinnamon stick |
| 2 cups | Milk |
| 2 tbsp | Cornflour |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla essence |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 125g | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 | Vanilla pod |
| 4 | Yellow plums |
| 400g | Plums |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Rice Mixture: Place 1 liter of milk in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for five minutes.
- Rinse the Rice: Meanwhile, rinse the long-grain white rice until the water runs clean.
- Cook the Rice: Add the rinsed rice, lemon zest, and cinnamon stick to the simmering milk. Cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Prepare the Custard: In a separate small saucepan, lightly whisk the egg yolks. Then whisk in the 2 cups of cold milk and cornflour. Simmer over low heat until thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the custard mixture, along with vanilla essence and sugar, to the rice and milk mixture. Simmer, stirring, for an additional five minutes.
- Cool the Mixture: Remove the pan from heat and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Plums: To cook the plums, place 200ml of water, the vanilla pod, and four tablespoons of sugar in a pan. Simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Prepare the Plums (cont.): Meanwhile, cut the yellow plums in half, remove the stones, and add them to the sugar water. Cover and cook for three minutes.
- Finish the Plums: Turn off the heat and let the plums sit for five minutes before pouring into a dish to cool.
- Final Touch: Remove the cinnamon stick from the rice mixture and pour it into one large or four to six individual bowls.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the rice pudding until ready to use. Serve sprinkled with ground cinnamon alongside the cooked plums.
Indulge in the creamy richness of this Greek Rice Pudding, adorned with the sweetness of plums, for a dessert experience that transports you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the comforting flavors and textures of this timeless classic, perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring as a personal treat. Bon appétit! 🍚🍋🥄
