Description
Creamy Mexican rice pudding blends sweet comfort with traditional flavors, creating a delightful dessert that whispers memories of family gatherings. Rich cinnamon and velvety milk embrace tender rice, inviting you to savor each spoonful of pure culinary warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups milk
- 1 egg, beaten
Sweeteners and Flavors:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Submerge rice in water and cook until grains become soft and fully expanded, approximately 20 minutes over medium heat.
- Incorporate sugar and salt into the cooked rice, then gradually pour in milk and allow the mixture to gently simmer, creating a creamy consistency for about 15 minutes.
- Whisk egg with remaining milk until smooth, then carefully fold into the rice mixture along with raisins, ensuring even distribution.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent sticking and maintain a uniform texture.
- Remove from heat and enrich the pudding with a pat of butter and a splash of vanilla extract, which will enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Let the pudding rest for a few minutes to slightly cool and thicken, then serve either warm for a comforting dessert or chilled for a refreshing treat.
Notes
- Choose short-grain rice for creamier, more traditional pudding texture.
- Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- For a dairy-free version, swap milk with coconut milk or almond milk.
- Customize by adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for extra warmth and flavor.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg