Christmas Rice Pudding

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Christmas Rice Pudding
60 min.
8
277kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey this Christmas with a scrumptious, vegetarian, and gluten-free dessert that promises to enchant your taste buds: the Christmas Rice Pudding. This delectable dish, boasting a rich history and a warm, comforting flavor profile, is the perfect end to any festive feast. With a caloric content of just 277 kcal per serving, you can indulge guilt-free in this heavenly treat.

Crafted with love and care, this rice pudding is made with short-grain white rice such as Arborio, which lends a creamy texture to the pudding, making it absolutely irresistible. The addition of a cinnamon stick during cooking infuses the pudding with a warm, aromatic flavor that speaks volumes of the Christmas spirit. The use of heavy cream adds a touch of luxury, ensuring a smooth and velvety consistency that is sure to impress.

Served warm, this pudding is best accompanied by a glass of warm milk and a sprinkle of sugar, preferably turbinado, along with a dash of ground cinnamon. The combination of these simple yet profound ingredients creates a symphony of flavors that is both nostalgic and innovative.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a baking novice, this Christmas Rice Pudding is a breeze to whip up. In just about an hour, you can create a dessert that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also adds a touch of tradition and warmth to your holiday table. Gather your family and friends, and let the delightful aroma of this Christmas Rice Pudding fill your home with joy and nostalgia.

Ingredients

  • stick cinnamon (2-inch)
  • servings cinnamon sugar (preferably turbinado)
  • tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups short grain rice white
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • qt milk whole

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring rice, water, cinnamon stick, and salt to a simmer in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot, then reduce heat to low and gently simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cups milk with sugar and cream and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice has absorbed most of milk but is still creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add 1 cup milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in remaining cup milk and simmer, stirring constantly, until rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and cover, then let stand 15 minutes.
  5. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories277kcal
Protein9.31%
Fat17.53%
Carbs73.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.15
Glycemic Load
36.05
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.9386956920118%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:276.81kcal
13.84%
Fat:5.39g
8.29%
Saturated Fat:3.12g
19.48%
Carbohydrates:50.6g
16.87%
Net Carbohydrates:49.32g
17.94%
Sugar:20.78g
23.09%
Cholesterol:18.43mg
6.14%
Sodium:266.76mg
11.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.44g
12.88%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.56%
Folate:86.8µg
21.7%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.6%
Phosphorus:157.56mg
15.76%
Calcium:155.1mg
15.51%
Selenium:8.13µg
11.61%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.25%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.75%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.35%
Iron:1.64mg
9.09%
Vitamin D:1.36µg
9.07%
Vitamin B3:1.67mg
8.37%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.91%
Zinc:0.92mg
6.14%
Potassium:211.73mg
6.05%
Magnesium:23.79mg
5.95%
Fiber:1.28g
5.13%
Vitamin A:248.05IU
4.96%
Copper:0.09mg
4.51%
Source:Epicurious