Riz au Lait (Rice Pudding) with Vanilla and Fruit Recipe
A classic French rice pudding, Riz au lait is a creamy and comforting dessert made by slowly simmering rice in sweetened milk infused with vanilla, finished with a hint of nutmeg or cinnamon, and optionally served with fresh fruit for added freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Mixture
- 1 litre full milk (4 cups)
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- pinch of fresh nutmeg or cinnamon
Rice
- 100 g round or short-grained rice
Optional
- Any fruit such as berries, pieces of mango, etc.
Instructions
- Boil the Milk: In a large saucepan, combine the full milk, sugar, and vanilla extract and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar fully.
- Add the Rice: Once the milk reaches boiling temperature, reduce the heat to medium and stir in the rice gently.
- Simmer the Rice: Cook the rice in the milk mixture at medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent sticking and ensure the rice softens and absorbs the milk.
- Cool the Pudding: When the rice is tender and cooked through, turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down to room temperature to thicken slightly.
- Add Flavor and Fruit: Stir in a pinch of fresh nutmeg or cinnamon for warming flavor and optionally fold in fresh fruits such as berries or mango pieces to enhance the pudding’s taste and texture.
- Serve: Serve the rice pudding either at room temperature or chilled, depending on your preference, as a comforting and creamy dessert.
Notes
- Use round or short-grain rice for the best creamy texture.
- Stir frequently during cooking to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Adjust the sugar amount to taste if you prefer it less or more sweet.
- For a richer pudding, you can substitute part of the milk with cream.
- This pudding can be served warm but is often enjoyed chilled for a refreshing dessert.
- Adding fresh fruit enhances flavor and nutrition; feel free to customize with your favorite seasonal fruits.
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