Delicious and Creamy Portuguese Sweet Rice Recipe
Indulge in our creamy Portuguese Sweet Rice! This easy, one-pot Arroz Doce recipe uses simple pantry staples for a cozy, authentic treat. Try it tonight!
Dessert Recipes
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Ingredients
2 cups of water1 cup of short grain (arborio) rice2 cups of hot milk (whole works best)1 cup of sugar1 fresh lemon rind (use a vegetable peeler for big pieces for easier removal)Cinnamon2 egg yolks (optional)
Directions
- Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan.
- Add rice and cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
- Add milk and lemon rind, stirring constantly until thickened to oatmeal consistency, about 15-20 minutes.
- It will also thicken some while cooling.
- Add sugar and stir well.
- Add 2 egg yolks slowly while mixing (optional).
- Pour into one large serving plate and remove lemon rind.
- Spread flat and allow to cool on wire rack.
- You can be decorative with cinnamon by pinching a bit between your fingers and place while your hand is no more than an inch away from the rice (criss cross patterns are traditional), or you can just dust the entire top with the cinnamon.
- Serve at room temp, but refrigerate uneaten portion.
Adpated from a Recipe by: Jennie
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories
321 kcal
Fat
4 g
Carbs
65 g
Protein
5 g
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Comments (32)
Ana
Hi Eddie, it should be noted that the rice should be cooked & soft before adding the sugar as once the sugar is added the rice, it stops the rice from cooking. This was taught to me by a Portuguese lady that was over 100 years old.
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3 Years ago, Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Betty C.
Yes, My Mom taught me the same thing. Add sugar once you're happy with the texture of the rice as once you add the sugar the rice will stop cooking.
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2 Years ago, Sunday, February 18, 2024
LuAnn (Soares) Silveri
That’s a great tip! Never knew that.
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3 Years ago, Friday, May 12, 2023
Eileen
First time making this. My neighbor who is Portuguese recently lost her Mom and her husband so I'm making this for her for Easter. It tastes fantastic. I did not use the eggs.
3 Years ago, Saturday, April 8, 2023
Richie B
The steps here differ from initial instructions to drain rice par cook . I’ve made but 2 cups milk make it a bit watery than I like , but the taste is there
3 Years ago, Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Denise Jennings
It’s a lovely dessert. You didn’t mention it here but a good reminder to tell people to temper the eggs before adding to pudding. The first time I made it was for after dinner, but this time we had it after breakfast!! I know. We are so greedy for the pudding no one in the family could wait for dinner time.
3 Years ago, Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Antoinette Smith
Can I use cooked rice to start. I have a lot of left over rice and thought a pudding would be nice
3 Years ago, Monday, January 2, 2023
Tuga Pops
It may not turn out the same, but you can try. Start by adding the rice to a pan over medium heat and skip to step 3, for the milk, add 1 and 1/2 cups and slowly add more if needed. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
3 Years ago, Monday, January 2, 2023
Teresa cabral
Hi Eddie, is this recipe only good for 6 people?
3 Years ago, Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Steph
For anyone interested this recipe can also be done all in an Instant Pot.
1. Cook rice and water on Porridge setting for 20 mins
2. Quick release
3. Turn on Saute feature,
4. Add milk, sugar, keep mixing for 20 mins
5. Turn off Instant Pot, add two whole beaten eggs while mixing quickly
6. Pour into serving dish, garnish with cinnamon and let settle for a few minutes before serving
1. Cook rice and water on Porridge setting for 20 mins
2. Quick release
3. Turn on Saute feature,
4. Add milk, sugar, keep mixing for 20 mins
5. Turn off Instant Pot, add two whole beaten eggs while mixing quickly
6. Pour into serving dish, garnish with cinnamon and let settle for a few minutes before serving
4 Years ago, Saturday, June 11, 2022
Dana
Just made this, and I am in heaven. A taste of my childhood! I substituted soya milk for the whole milk and 1/2 cup of honey for the white sugar. It turned out fantastic. Than you Eddie for posting so many wonderful and authentic recipes.
4 Years ago, Thursday, May 19, 2022
Tuga Pops
You can but it won't probably have the same great result.
4 Years ago, Sunday, April 24, 2022
Kathleen
To Nick: I used orange rind and juice, no cinnamon but did use a vanilla bean. Have to say, it was lovely.
4 Years ago, Saturday, April 23, 2022
Nick
I would say no! The lemon is such a signature part of this dish and comes through so nicely. Lime will give you a different flavor profile.
4 Years ago, Saturday, April 23, 2022
Debby
What is arborio rice? Someone told me to use river rice.
4 Years ago, Monday, April 11, 2022
Jerusha
I found that there is a Tastic arborio risotto rice... And Woolworths sells a risotto rice that is for rice pudding. It actually gives a stickier feeling therefore the creamier texture as well as taste.
3 Years ago, Thursday, January 26, 2023
Tuga Pops
Arborio rice is high in amylopectin, a starch present in rice. Because it undergoes less milling than ordinary long-grain rice, arborio retains more of its natural starch content and you get a creamier result.
4 Years ago, Monday, April 11, 2022
Tuga Pops
In some cases people do, and for some recipes it's a good idea, but not for this one Maria, I would not wash it for rice pudding because it will end up creamier.
4 Years ago, Sunday, March 27, 2022
Auriza Ruela
I'm making this tomorrow. I love that it is easy.
4 Years ago, Friday, March 25, 2022
Teresa Cabral
Hi can someone tell me if I cook it 20 minutes and then another 20 minutes once i add the milk thank u
5 Years ago, Sunday, November 28, 2021
Tuga Pops
Yes Teresa, you simmer the rice in water for 20 minutes and then another 20 minutes once you add the milk.
5 Years ago, Sunday, November 28, 2021
Silvia
I like this recipe but mine was very liquidy with the 4 cups of liquid if I had followed the time directions. I had to add another almost 40 minutes of coming time to make sure the rice was fully cooked and not too liquidy. Also, I think one cup of sugar is good if you like it extremely sweet, otherwise maybe 1/2 cup then add more if needed. I will definitely make this again and try to tweak it a bit.
5 Years ago, Friday, October 8, 2021
