Turkish Rice Pudding

Rice pudding is one of the most special desserts of Turkish culture and you can find this beloved dessert at every Turkish festive table right next to the baklava. For centuries, Turks have served this milk-based dessert as a sweet welcome to their guests. Compared to the other rice pudding recipes, it has a creamier consistency and is cooked by broiling in the oven giving it a unique appearance. The secret to preparing a delicious Turkish rice pudding is using the right rice.

Turkish Rice Pudding

Course

Dessert
Prep time

10 Mins
cook time

60 Mins
servings

6
Author

@turkuazkitchen

Ingredients

½ cup Lotus Foods Organic White Jasmine Rice
2 cups water
4¼ cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup granulated sugar
vanilla
3 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup water
cinnamon or pistachios to serve (optional)

product used in the recipe

Organic White Jasmine Rice

1

Wash and drain rice, then boil with 2 cups water in a large pan until softened (~25-30 mins over a low heat).
2

Boil milk and cream in a medium pan. Add sugar, vanilla, and cooked rice. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for ~7-8 mins.
3

Meanwhile, mix cornstarch and ¼ cup water in a small bowl, then pour mixture into pan while stirring. Continue stirring until it mildly thickens (~7-8 mins).
4

Preheat oven to a low broil. Divide rice pudding into ovenproof containers or bowls.
5

Prepare a water bath for the rice pudding: put the bowls on a tray and fill tray with ½"-1" water and place tray in oven.
6

Bake puddings in oven for 4-5 mins in a controlled manner until tops turn brown.
7

Remove tray from oven and allow puddings to cool at room temperature, then keep in fridge overnight.
8

Serve with toppings of cinnamon or pistachios.