Portuguese Arroz Doce Recipe

Portuguese Arroz Doce is a delicious and comforting dessert that’s perfect for sharing with friends and family. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can adjust the sweetness level of the sugar or add different flavors, such as vanilla or orange blossom water. So, go ahead and give it a try. You won’t be disappointed!

Portuguese Arroz Doce Recipe

Arroz Doce, also known as Portuguese rice pudding, is a creamy and comforting dessert that's popular in Portugal and other parts of the world. This sweet treat is made with a blend of rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon, and is typically served warm or cold.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Portuguese

Servings 4 people

Calories 1880 kcal

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Spoon
• 4 Serving Dishes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup Arborio Rice
• 4 cup Milk
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 1 Lemon Peel
• 4 Egg Yolks
• Ground Cinnamon For Topping (Optional)

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Instructions

 

• In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the arborio rice and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.
• Add the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel to the saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks.
• Add a ladleful of the rice mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent the yolks from curdling.
• Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan, whisking constantly.
• Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the Arroz Doce is thick and creamy.
• Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel from the mixture and discard.
• Pour the Arroz Doce into individual serving dishes and let cool to room temperature.
• Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top, if desired.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 1880kcalCarbohydrates: 339gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 312mgSodium: 136mgFiber: 2gSugar: 232g

Keyword Arroz Doce, Portuguese Dessert, rice, Rice Pudding

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