Portuguese Sweet Rice

Name: Portuguese Sweet Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ quarts milk; 1 cup uncooked white rice; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs, beaten

Rating: 4.48 stars

46 Ratings
41 Reviews
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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.

By John Pacheco

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 ½ quarts milk
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten

Directions

Step 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.

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Step 2

Remove from heat and vigorously stir in beaten eggs, a little at a time, until well incorporated. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

296 calories; protein 9.5g; carbohydrates 53.2g; fat 5g; cholesterol 61.1mg; sodium 93.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (41)

Most helpful positive review

LizBeth

01/07/2007

I've made this recipe many times and always get compliments on it. I sometimes add a bit of vanilla too. Read More

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(38)

Most helpful critical review

drodrigues101

03/27/2006

It didn't do anything for me. I was really grossed out by adding the egg once it was removed from the heat. It's just missing something. Some lemon peel maybe?? Read More

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(1)

46 Ratings

5 star values: 31
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 1

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LizBeth

01/07/2007

I've made this recipe many times and always get compliments on it. I sometimes add a bit of vanilla too. Read More

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(38)

kferreira

09/05/2007

My mom use to make this but she never added vanilla. if you add lemon peels it takes away the strong taste of the egg. Read More

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(31)

MOTTSBELA

04/22/2005

If you like rice pudding this is the stuff you want! As you can see in my photo I served it to company with strawberry and kiwi slices garnished with mint. Delicious! Read More

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(24)

ALYSSA

06/25/2008

This was delicious! I followed the submitter's suggestion for thicker pudding so I used 3 eggs and 1 1/4 c rice. I was a little nervous that it still wasn't going to be thick or cook enough but the last 10-15 minutes it thickens quite a bit. Plus the egg thickens it as well. I added vanilla and sprinkled cinnamon on top when served. Mmm mmmm. Read More

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(12)

KITCHENWHIZ1

01/13/2008

My mom always added lemon rind to her arroz doce so I added the rind from one lemon to this recipe. Cut not grated. Remove the rind before placing the rice into the serving dishes. Bellisimo! Read More

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ZACKMOM

11/13/2004

My va-vo used to make this classic dish almost the same way! Excellent! Read More

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tricia wurst

09/05/2006

Very good my grandma use to make it Read More

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(7)

grubgirl

11/23/2004

great option for me to use up some remaining sweet rice. the egg flavor was a little noticeable so i think next time i'll try adding a tiny bit of vanilla. also i made the whole recipe for myself so i have some cold pudding to deal with...will try to nuke it but i'm not sure if the egg will cook or not...but i ate a bowlful of this for dessert last nite! Read More

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(7)

Northgirl

07/28/2009

I added a lemon peel just like mom used to and sprinkle of cinnamon on top too!! All the memories...ty for posting this! Read More

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drodrigues101

03/27/2006

It didn't do anything for me. I was really grossed out by adding the egg once it was removed from the heat. It's just missing something. Some lemon peel maybe?? Read More

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I've made this recipe many times and always get compliments on it. I sometimes add a bit of vanilla too.

My mom use to make this but she never added vanilla. if you add lemon peels it takes away the strong taste of the egg.

If you like rice pudding this is the stuff you want! As you can see in my photo I served it to company with strawberry and kiwi slices garnished with mint. Delicious!

My mom always added lemon rind to her arroz doce so I added the rind from one lemon to this recipe. Cut not grated. Remove the rind before placing the rice into the serving dishes. Bellisimo!

My va-vo used to make this classic dish almost the same way! Excellent!

Very good my grandma use to make it

I added a lemon peel just like mom used to and sprinkle of cinnamon on top too!! All the memories...ty for posting this!

It didn't do anything for me. I was really grossed out by adding the egg once it was removed from the heat. It's just missing something. Some lemon peel maybe??