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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Authentic Italian Rice Pudding, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 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 19%
- Protein 9.57 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 43.99 g 16%
- Total Fat 17.72 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 10.42 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 116.05 mg High 39%
- Sodium 131.0 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.32 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 27.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 183.01 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 292.17 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 84.26 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.45 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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.
- Is Authentic Italian Rice Pudding healthy?
- Authentic Italian Rice Pudding has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 378.89 calories and 9.57 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 131.0 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.42 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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