Riz au lait: A French Maman’s Rice Pudding Recipe

This Recipe includes

	Round rice or short-grained rice
	Full milk
	Sugar
	Nutmeg or cinnamon
	Vanilla extract
	(Optional) Any fruit such as berries, pieces of mango, etc.

Why we love it

Riz au lait, otherwise known in English as rice pudding, is an easy recipe that has been around as long as anyone can remember. It is said that Saint King Louis IX regularly ate riz au lait in the mid-1200s on his way to the Crusades.

A classic dish that makes a healthy and gluten-free afternoon snack, but with enough flavor to feel sufficiently decadent for dessert.

How to store it?

This riz au lait can easily be prepared and kept in the fridge for a few days.

You could also freeze rice pudding and keep it in the freezer, but it might change the texture a bit. Place it in portions in air-tight containers so that you can reheat just the portion you want. Let it thaw in the refrigerator a few hours in advance to consuming.

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Riz au lait (Rice Pudding) Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

An easy rice pudding that makes the perfect snack.

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Ingredients

• 1 litre of full milk (4 cups)
• 100g of round rice or short-grained rice
• 5 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 teaspoon of vanilla extract 
• pinch of salt
• pinch of fresh nutmeg or cinnamon

Optional

• Any fruit such as berries, pieces of mango, etc.

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, boil the milk with the sugar and vanilla extract.
2. Once the milk is at boiling temperature, reduce the heat to medium and put in the rice.
3. Cook the rice at medium temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
4. When the rice looks cooked, turn off the heat and let the rice cool.
5. Add any optional fruit into the rice pudding.
6. Serve at room temperature or at a cool temperature.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 170mgCarbohydrates: 64gFiber: 3gSugar: 28gProtein: 12g

Note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates are approximate. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health. This website is written and produced for informational purposes only.

If you enjoyed that, check out our other French snack ideas recipes that are easy to prepare. Bon appétit and à bientôt!