Creamy, rich rice pudding is a favourite dessert at Christmas in Sweden. Some families have a tradition of adding one blanched almond, and whoever gets it wins a prize, which differs from family to family.
- Portion size 12 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2011
Ingredients
Ginger Citrus Compote:
Method
Ginger Citrus Compote: Peel and segment oranges and grapefruit; place segments in bowl, draining and reserving juice for another use.In small saucepan, bring sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick and 1/4 cup water to boil over medium-high heat, stirring just until sugar is dissolved; boil until syrupy, about 2 minutes. Pour over orange mixture; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
Meanwhile, in saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook rice and cinnamon, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Stir in milk, cream, sugar, vanilla and salt; bring to simmer. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until almost no liquid remains and rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Scrape into serving bowl; serve with compote.
Nutritional facts Per each of 12 servings: about
- Sodium 55 mg
- Protein 5 g
- Calories 220.0
- Total fat 7 g
- Potassium 320 mg
- Cholesterol 20 mg
- Saturated fat 4 g
- Total carbohydrate 36 g
%RDI
- Iron 2.0
- Folate 7.0
- Calcium 13.0
- Vitamin A 9.0
- Vitamin C 65.0
