Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

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Greek rice pudding is simple, comforting, and delicious. Some people in Greece make it with eggs, but my aunt prefers it without. It's best enjoyed cold — if you can wait that long!

Submitted by Diana Moutsopoulos
Updated on May 12, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups water

  • ½ cup uncooked short-grain white rice

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided

  • 4 tablespoons white sugar

  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered and at a slow simmer, stirring occasionally, until soft and most of the water has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.

  2. Add 2 cups milk and sugar. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.

  3. Stir remaining 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch together in a bowl; add to boiling rice-milk mixture along with vanilla. Stir until well combined, then remove from the heat.

  4. Ladle into individual serving dishes and sprinkle with cinnamon. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, then refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
3g Fat
31g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g 9%
Calcium 119mg 9%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 161mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.