Portuguese Rice Pudding (arroz Doce)

Portuguese Rice Pudding, also known as Arroz Doce, is a creamy and comforting dessert that is popular in Portuguese cuisine. This sweet and fragrant rice pudding is flavored with cinnamon and lemon, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.

Portuguese Rice Pudding (arroz Doce)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lemon peel
  • Ground cinnamon, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the rice. Cook for 5 minutes, then drain the rice and set aside.
  2. In the same saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Add the parboiled rice to the milk mixture and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened.
  4. Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel, then transfer the rice pudding to serving dishes. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon for garnish.
  5. Chill the rice pudding for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
5g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Saucepan Stirring spoon Serving dishes

Tools

Cooking thermometer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Portuguese Rice Pudding chilled, garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Tips & tricks

For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of heavy cream or condensed milk to the rice pudding before chilling.

Cost

$5