Portuguese Sweet Rice: Creamy Arroz Doce Recipe

Name: Portuguese Sweet Rice: Creamy Arroz Doce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk + 2 tbsp (30 ml) whole milk; 2 large egg yolks; 3.5 oz (100 g) short-grain rice; 2.8 oz (80 g) granulated sugar; 1 whole cinnamon stick; 1 small strip of lemon peel; Ground cinnamon to taste

Try this incredibly creamy Portuguese sweet rice. Our authentic arroz doce recipe uses warm cinnamon and bright lemon for the perfect comforting dessert.

55 min 4 servings Very Easy Prep time 5 min Cooking Time 45 min

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Ingredients

2 cups (473 ml) whole milk + 2 tbsp (30 ml) whole milk2 large egg yolks3.5 oz (100 g) short-grain rice2.8 oz (80 g) granulated sugar1 whole cinnamon stick1 small strip of lemon peelGround cinnamon to taste

Equipment:

Tall saucepanSmall mixing bowlWooden spoon4 serving bowls

Directions

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.

Adapted from a Recipe by: Receitas de Portugal