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Lightened Rice Pudding

WHY IT’S LIGHT Made with skim rather than whole milk, this velvety rice pudding is still plenty satisfying, thanks to eggs in the custardy filling. The recipe takes well to experimentation: Try adding pistachios, substitute chopped dried apricots or figs for the raisins, or use freshly grated nutmeg in place of the cardamom or cinnamon.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
6 cups skim milk
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup golden raisins, plus more for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large saucepan, combine rice and 5 cups milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, 15 to 17 minutes.

    Step 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla, cardamom, and remaining 1 cup milk. Stirring constantly, slowly pour egg mixture into rice mixture; cook over medium-low, stirring, until pudding coats the back of the spoon, 3 to 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Remove from heat; stir in raisins. Pour pudding into a 6-quart casserole dish or a large bowl; let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days). Serve pudding garnished with additional cardamom and raisins.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 303

    Step 6

    Fat: 2.2g (0.7g Saturated Fat)

    Step 7

    Protein: 10.6g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 61.1g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 0.7g

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