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December 21, 2010

Arroz Doce – Portuguese Rice Pudding

Come on and jump in! It’s delicious!

Arroz Doce – Sweet Rice Pudding, has always been my family’s favorite served on Christmas Eve. This is one of the most famous Portuguese desserts served around the Holidays and at celebrations. But I everyone loves it any time of the year! It’s pure Portuguese comfort in one bite!

Aletria, a sweet pasta dessert is also a traditional dessert for the Holidays. Enjoy!

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

3 cups whole milk (scalding)

3 egg yolks

1 cup rice (preferably Carolina short or long grain)

2 cups water

1/2 tsp salt

1 slice of lemon zest

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cinnamon stick

1 tbsp butter

powdered cinnamon

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Instructions
1. In a large heavy saucepan, bring the water, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel to a boil.
2. Add rice, bring to a boil and cook on medium heat until all the water has evaporated.
3. Add the hot milk and cook for at least 25 minutes on low heat stirring once in a while.
4. Add the sugar and butter, stir and cook for 5 minutes longer. Turn off heat.

Meanwhile beat egg yolks.

Temper the eggs by adding a few tablespoons of the rice mixture to the eggs and mix well.

Remove from heat. Add the remaining eggs into the rice and stir well.

*Be sure the rice is not boiling. Simmer for about 1 minute.

Remove lemon peel and cinnamon stick.

Pour into a large serving platter or individual servings.

Let cool and garnish with powdered cinnamon.

To make design: Dip a small shot glass into water, then into the cinnamon.