Everyday Foods Lightened Rice Pudding Recipe

Indulge in this luxuriously creamy, lightened rice pudding! Made with skim milk, it's surprisingly rich and velvety, bursting with warm vanilla and gentle spice. This easy recipe is perfect for a comforting dessert or a light breakfast. Customize your pudding with pistachios, dried apricots, nutmeg, or any spice that suits your fancy! A healthier twist on a classic, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 313.4 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Everyday Foods Lightened Rice Pudding

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How to Make Everyday Foods Lightened Rice Pudding

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup of uncooked long-grain rice and 5 cups of skim milk.
  2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (approximately 15-17 minutes).
  4. While the rice simmers, whisk together ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (or cinnamon), and 1 cup skim milk in a medium bowl.
  5. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the simmering rice mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  6. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon (approximately 3-5 minutes). Do not boil.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup raisins (or substitute with ½ cup chopped pistachios or dried apricots).
  8. Pour the pudding into a 6-quart casserole dish or large bowl.
  9. Let cool to room temperature.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
  11. Serve chilled or warmed gently. Garnish with additional raisins and a sprinkle of cardamom (or your preferred spice).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

122g

Fat

4g

Carbs

20g