Danish Christmas Rice Pudding Recipe

Rekindle cherished holiday memories with this authentic Danish Christmas Rice Pudding recipe! Passed down through generations, this creamy, comforting dessert is perfect for special occasions. Warm spices blend beautifully with sweet rice and creamy custard, creating a taste of tradition. A hidden almond promises a year of good luck – a delightful surprise for everyone! Serve warm with whipped cream for the ultimate festive treat. Easily customizable – add raisins if desired.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 280.1 kcal
Protein 20g
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Ingredients for Danish Christmas Rice Pudding

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How to Make Danish Christmas Rice Pudding

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, whisk together 4 cups whole milk, 4 large eggs, 1 cup Arborio rice, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Gently stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.
  4. Add 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped) and 1 cinnamon stick to the baking dish.
  5. Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish (creating a bain-marie).
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil or a lid.
  7. Bake for 2 ½ - 3 hours, stirring gently every 30 minutes. After 1 hour of baking, remove the vanilla bean and cinnamon stick.
  8. Remove the foil/lid during the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the pudding to lightly brown.
  9. The pudding is done when the rice is tender and the custard is set.
  10. Before serving, gently stir in 1/2 cup slivered almonds (reserve one whole almond for tradition).
  11. Serve warm or cold, topped with whipped cream. According to Danish legend, whoever finds the whole almond hidden in their serving will experience good fortune in the coming year!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

25g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Danish Christmas Rice Pudding?

Danish Christmas Rice Pudding takes about 215 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 195 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Danish Christmas Rice Pudding?

Danish Christmas Rice Pudding has approximately 280.1 calories per serving, with about 20 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Danish Christmas Rice Pudding?

The key ingredients for Danish Christmas Rice Pudding are Whole Milk, Cooked White Rice, Sugar, Salt, Eggs, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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