Turkish Rice Pudding
Turkish Rice Pudding is a delightful, creamy dessert that comforts the soul with its rich flavors and velvety texture. Made from short-grain rice simmered in whole milk and sweetened with sugar and vanilla, this pudding is topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch of warmth. Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, it’s a dish that brings people together, evoking cherished memories with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 4 cups whole milk (or 4 cups almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (or pistachios/almonds)
Instructions
- Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, combine rinsed rice, milk, sugar, and the cinnamon stick. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat while stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract; taste-test as desired.
- Spoon into serving dishes and top with toasted pine nuts or ground cinnamon.
- For a chilled version, refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg