This popular dessert was brought to America
by the Spaniards, and from the Rio Grande Valley to Patagonia,
one can enjoy the taste of many variations. In this recipe, the
lime (sister to the tropical limón agrio) gives a Caribbean
touch to its incomparable and creamy texture.
Caribbean
Rice Pudding
- 2 cups water
1 cup uncooked medium-grain rice
2 (12-ounce) cans NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated
Milk
1 cinnamon stick
1 lime peel (2 x 1/2-inch), green part only *
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup raisins
Ground cinnamon, fresh lime zest *
- Combine water and rice
in large saucepan. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Add evaporated milk, cinnamon
stick, lime peel and salt to rice mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce
heat to medium-low.
- Stir in sugar and raisins.
Continue cooking for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
until rice is tender and mixture is smooth. (Additional water
may be needed if rice is not of desired texture.)
- Discard cinnamon stick
and lime peel.
- Spoon into dessert cups.
Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon
and lime zest before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
Estimated Times:
Preparation Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Cooking Time: 40 mins
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 310 Calories from Fat:
50 Total Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 4.5 g Cholesterol: 30 mg Sodium:
230 mg Carbohydrates: 57 g Dietary Fiber: .5 g Sugars: 37 g Protein:
7 g
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
