Caramelized rice pudding is a traditional dessert that combines rice cooked with milk and sugar, which is cooked until caramelized. This creamy, comforting candy is popular in many cultures and is often served with cinnamon or lemon zest for added flavor. Its soft texture and the caramelized touch of the top make it a pleasure for the palate
Ingredients:
- 1 cup short grain rice
- 4 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 piece of lemon zest
- 1 piece of orange zest
- Cinnamon branch
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup sugar for caramel
Before preparing caramelized rice pudding, make sure you have all the ingredients on hand. Patience is the key to achieving a delicious and creamy dessert.
Preparation:
1. Rinse the rice under cold water and drain it.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the 4 cups of milk with the lemon zest, orange zest, cinnamon stick and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Don’t let the milk boil, just heat it until it’s about to boil. Then remove the zest and cinnamon.
3. In another saucepan, caramelize the sugar. To prepare, heat 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and golden. Be careful not to burn it.
4. Once the sugar has caramelized, carefully pour the hot milk over the caramelized sugar. Be careful, the caramel may bubble on contact with hot milk. Mix well until the caramel is completely dissolved in the milk.
5. Add the rinsed rice to the milk and caramel mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened. If necessary, add milk during cooking if the rice absorbs too much.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla essence. Mix well.
7. Serve the caramelized rice pudding hot or cold, sprinkled with cinnamon powder if desired.
I hope you enjoy this delicious, caramelized rice pudding dessert! If you have any questions about the recipe or need help with anything else, feel free to ask in the comments section.
