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Rizogalo-Greek Rice Pudding
Kyle Dalakas
10 to 12 one-cup servings
BeginnerRizogalo, or Greek rice pudding, is a creamy, delicious and not overly sweet dessert with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon!
Total Steps
6
Ingredients
8
Tools Needed
1
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- 8 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
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Step 1
In a 4 quart sauce pan, bring the water to a boil over medium high heat. Add rice. Stir and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the water has evaporated.
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Step 2
Lower heat to low and stir in milk, butter and sugar. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 to 1-1/4 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
Whip eggs with a fork or whisk. Stir two to three tablespoons of the hot rice mixture into the eggs (so that the eggs do not curdle).
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Step 4
Pour the egg mixture slowly into the rice, stirring constantly. Add vanilla. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes and remove from heat.
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Step 5
Pour into dessert dishes and sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Step 6
Refrigerate when cooled. This recipe makes 10 to 12 one cup servings