Creamy Portuguese Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce)

Name: Creamy Portuguese Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish,Latin
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lemon, zest removed in long strips, avoid as much of the white pith as possible; 1 cup short-grain rice, such as Arborio; 2 cups hot milk, or a combination of milk and cream for a richer consistency and flavor; Ground cinnamon, for garnish; Paper-thin lemon slices, for garnish

A rich and sweet Portuguese rice pudding offers a delightful twist on a classic dessert.

⭐ 3.2 (28 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 60 minTotal: 75 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert

Cuisine Tags:

Spanish Latin

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Instructions

Start boiling water with salt and lemon peel in a medium pan for 15 minutes.
Remove the lemon peel, then add rice and bring to a boil; simmer until all water is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
Gradually incorporate hot milk, 1/2 cup at a time, allowing each addition to absorb while stirring frequently over low heat for 25-30 minutes.
Transfer the rice to a serving dish and garnish with cinnamon or a lemon slice.
Chill the pudding before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 116 kcal

Carbohydrate: 21 g

Cholesterol: 6 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 324 mg

Sugar: 7 g

Fat: 1 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g