Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delightful Creamy Rice Pudding with a refreshing hint of orange. Perfect for a comforting dessert or a luxurious breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Orange segments and ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a large saucepan, combine rice, milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 30–35 minutes until creamy.
- Add Flavors: Stir in orange zest, vanilla extract, and cinnamon if desired. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or chilled, garnished with orange segments and cinnamon.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute half of the milk with coconut milk.
- You can adjust sweetness or add orange juice for more citrus flavor.
- The pudding thickens as it cools—add milk when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
