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Mrs. Whitney’S Recipe For Rice Pudding

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This classic rice pudding offers a luxurious, creamy texture with a comforting sweetness. The combination of slow-simmered rice and milk creates a tender base, enriched by butter and sugar. Eggs are folded in to create a custard-like finish, while saffron and bitter almonds add a sophisticated aromatic depth. It is a perfect dessert for cozy evenings or family gatherings. Serve warm or chilled for a delightful treat that highlights the simple elegance of traditional baking.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 1902.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This classic rice pudding offers a luxurious, creamy texture with a comforting sweetness. The combination of slow-simmered rice and milk creates a tender base, enriched by butter and sugar. Eggs are folded in to create a custard-like finish, while saffron and bitter almonds add a sophisticated aromatic depth. It is a perfect dessert for cozy evenings or family gatherings. Serve warm or chilled for a delightful treat that highlights the simple elegance of traditional baking.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Rice
  • 3 quart Milk
  • 8 Eggs
  • 4 ounce Butter
  • 6 ounce Sugar
  • few Bitter Almonds
  • pinch Saffron
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and grease a large baking dish.
  2. 2
    Combine rice and milk in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the milk, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in butter and sugar until fully melted and incorporated into the rice mixture.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and allow the rice mixture to cool to room temperature.
  6. 6
    Beat eggs in a separate bowl, then whisk them into the cooled rice mixture.
  7. 7
    Add crumbled saffron and chopped bitter almonds to the mixture and stir gently to combine.
  8. 8
    Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  9. 9
    Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pudding is set and lightly golden on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1902.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 99.5g154%
Saturated Fat 59.5g298%
Cholesterol 602.4mg201%
Sodium 1057.6mg45%
Total Carbohydrate 219.0g73%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 187.2g
Protein 41.4g83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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