Rice Pudding

Zene used to make this for us often, but we called it “white rice.” I haven’t been able to find my recipe from her, but finally found one that was close. It brings back so many memories.

Rice Pudding

(Zene's White Rice)
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Resting Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 531kcal
Author: Cindy Franco Sawyer

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 cups milk (see notes)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups sugar (to taste)
  • cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place the rice in a large saucepan with the water, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil; lower the heat and cook, covered, until most of the water has been absorbed.
  • Beat an egg into the milk.
  • Stir in the milk, egg mixture and sugar, stirring constantly, over low heat until the mixture thickens.
  • Add the raisins and vanilla and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter or individual bowls and refrigerate. Garnish with ground cinnamon if desired.

NOTES

About the milk ... for richer pudding substitute 1 can of evaporated milk and add enough regular milk to equal 4 cups.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
Rice Pudding
Amount per Serving
Calories
531
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
52
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
117
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
392
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
107
g
36
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
70
g
78
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
364
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
247
mg
25
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.