Description
Lemon Rice Pudding is a creamy, indulgent dessert that captures the essence of comfort food with its bright citrus notes. This easy recipe combines short-grain rice with rich whole milk and fresh lemon to create a velvety pudding that’s perfect for any occasion. Topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon, it’s a nostalgic treat that will remind you of cherished family moments while delighting your taste buds. Whether served warm or chilled, this delectable dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice (Arborio or sushi rice)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, milk, sugar, and the cinnamon stick. Stir gently.
- Heat over medium until simmering; then reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice, along with the vanilla extract and salt. Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
- Serve warm or chilled with an optional sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg