Portuguese Sweet Rice Recipe
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Portuguese Sweet Rice

By: John Pacheco 
"My mom would always make this delicious, creamy rice pudding when we were kids. If a thicker rice is desired, increase rice to 1 1/4 cups and add another egg. Sprinkle with cinnamon."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 quarts milk
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan over high heat combine sugar and milk. When bubbles form at the edges, stir in rice and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 60 minutes, stirring often, until rice is tender. Do not allow to boil.
  2. Remove from heat and vigorously stir in beaten eggs, a little at a time, until well incorporated. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 296 | Total Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by LizBeth   view full review
I've made this recipe many times and always get compliments on it. I sometimes add a bit of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by kferreira   view full review
My mom use to make this but she never added vanilla. if you add lemon peels, it takes away the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2005 by MOTTSBELA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
If you like rice pudding, this is the stuff you want! As you can see in my photo, I served it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2004 by ZACKMOM   view full review
My va-vo used to make this classic dish almost the same way! Excellent!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by tricia wurst   view full review
Very good my grandma use to make it
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2004 by grubgirl   view full review
great option for me to use up some remaining sweet rice. the egg flavor was a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by ALYSSA   view full review
This was delicious! I followed the submitter's suggestion for thicker pudding so I used 3 eggs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by KITCHENWHIZ1   view full review
My mom always added lemon rind to her arroz doce so I added the rind from one lemon to this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by Northgirl   view full review
I added a lemon peel just like mom used to and sprinkle of cinnamon on top too!! All the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2005 by SCRAPBYJEN   view full review
Very authentic tasting. I added a bit of vanilla too. I got lots of compliments when I made it.

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