Greek Rice Pudding Recipe

[d_kakavouli]

I love Greek-style rice pudding! My family used to make this all the time but got away from it. It's one of my favorite desserts! Thought I would share my recipe.

Ingredients:​

• 1 cup short-grain rice (such as Arborio)
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Pinch of salt
• Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions:​

1. Rinse the Rice:
   • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch.
2. Cook the Rice:
   • In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
   • Add the rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the rice is partially cooked. Drain any excess water if necessary.
3. Simmer with Milk:
   • Add the 4 cups of whole milk and the cinnamon stick to the pot with the rice.
   • Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
4. Sweeten and Flavor:
   • Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30-40 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened.
   • Stir in the sugar and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency.
5. Add Vanilla:
   • Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Cool and Serve:
   • Remove the cinnamon stick.
   • Pour the rice pudding into individual serving dishes or a large serving bowl.
   • Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until well chilled.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Delicious recipe! Thank you for sharing it. This is similar to how I make it.