Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in
Dessert Recipes
Portuguese Creamy Sweet Rice
Portuguese creamy sweet rice recipe (receita de arroz doce cremoso), a delicious and popular dessert enjoyed by many.
| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 50 min |
| Ready In | 1 h |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
2 cups of whole milk + 2 tablespoons2 egg yolks3.5 ounces of rice2.8 ounces of sugar1 cinnamon stick1 small lemon peelGround cinnamon to taste
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Preparation
- Place the milk in a tall saucepan and add the rice, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel.
- Let it simmer over very low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 30 to 40 minutes until the rice opens up and becomes very soft.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
- In a small bowl, mix the two egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Add the sugar and egg yolks to the rice and mix well.
- Return to low heat and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens, stirring constantly.
- Divide the rice pudding into four bowls and sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon.
- Serve while still warm.
Recipe & Photo Credit: As minhas receitas
Posted by: Eddy
Portuguese Drunk Pears (Peras Bebedas)
Portuguese drunk pears (peras bebedas) are cooked in a syrup with sugar, spices and in this case, port wine. The combination is perfect and the result is a visually appealing dessert.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 6 |
Portuguese Cinnamon Bread Pudding
A very easy to make Portuguese cinnamon bread pudding recipe (pudim de pão com canela).
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Portuguese Carrot Pudding
This very easy to make Portuguese carrot pudding (pudim de cenoura) is delicious and makes a great dessert.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 6 |
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