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Greek Rice Pudding Recipe

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Rizogalo Greek Rice Pudding Recipe
Rizogalo Greek Rice Pudding Recipe from www.thespruceeats.com

Description

Greek rice pudding also known as ‘rizogalo’, is a traditional Greek dessert that is incredibly delicious and easy to make. This creamy dessert is made with arborio rice, milk, sugar and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. It is perfect for any occasion and can be served either hot or cold.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this recipe is about 10 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this recipe is about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Bowl

Method

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the milk, rice, sugar, and cinnamon stick to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked and the mixture has thickened.
  3. Remove the cinnamon stick from the mixture and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
  5. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the rice pudding and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened even more.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
  7. Transfer the pudding to a serving dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  8. Refrigerate the pudding for at least 2 hours, until it is chilled and set.
  9. Serve the rice pudding cold and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use Arborio rice as it has a higher starch content than other rice varieties, which helps to thicken the pudding. You can also use other types of rice, but the texture may be slightly different. You can also add raisins or chopped nuts to the pudding for extra flavor and texture.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes about 6 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 383
  • Carbohydrates: 73g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg
  • Sodium: 105mg
  • Potassium: 301mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Vitamin A: 395IU
  • Calcium: 216mg
  • Iron: 1mg

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to stir the pudding occasionally while it is cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • If you find that the pudding is too thick, you can add a little more milk to thin it out.
  • You can also add a pinch of salt to the pudding to enhance the flavor.
  • For a vegan version of this recipe, you can use almond or soy milk instead of dairy milk and replace the butter with coconut oil, or use a vegan butter substitute.

Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make Greek rice pudding recipe!


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