Description
Indulge in the velvety embrace of Irresistibly Creamy Persian Rice Pudding, a dessert that combines luxurious creaminess with fragrant rose water and warm spices. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, transforming simple ingredients into a celebratory experience. Whether served warm or chilled, each spoonful transports you to a world of comforting flavors that will leave your guests begging for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- 3 cardamom pods (crushed)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios or almonds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a large saucepan, combine rinsed rice and whole milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it simmers gently.
- Add sugar, rose water, crushed cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick; stir until dissolved.
- Simmer on low for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently until the rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat; discard the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods.
- Transfer to serving bowls and top with chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg