Authentic Italian Rice Pudding
Authentic Italian Rice Pudding features tender Arborio grains simmered in milk and vanilla, then enriched with a custard and folded with softly whipped cream for a lush, velvety finish. It’s delicately sweet with a comforting, vanilla-forward aroma and a rich, spoonable texture. Serve it well-chilled as a cozy dessert for gatherings or a refined finish to a family meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine milk, rice, 1/2 of the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- 2
Whisk the remaining sugar with the whole eggs and yolks in a bowl to form a smooth custard.
- 3
Lower the heat under the milk mixture and simmer, uncovered, until it thickens, 30 to 40 minutes.
- 4
Fold in the custard, then cook until it thickens again, about 5 minutes more.
- 5
Beat the cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 6
Take the milk and custard mixture off the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- 7
Gently fold in the whipped cream, pour the pudding into a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
- Calories 378.89 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.57 g Moderate
- Carbs 43.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.72 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.42 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 116.05 mg High
- Sodium 131.0 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.32 g Low Source
- Sugar 27.43 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 183.01 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source
- Potassium 292.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 84.26 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.27 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Authentic Italian Rice Pudding is an Italian breakfast recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Eggs, Heavy Cream, and Salt. Each serving provides about 378.89 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Authentic Italian Rice Pudding?
- It is an Italian pudding recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Authentic Italian Rice Pudding made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Eggs, Heavy Cream, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Authentic Italian Rice Pudding?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Authentic Italian Rice Pudding?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 378.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Authentic Italian Rice Pudding easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
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