South African Baked Rice Pudding

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 3

Traditional South African Baked Rice Pudding recipe for a cozy dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

199

Sugar

28g

Fat

South African Baked Rice Pudding is a popular dessert in South Africa, often enjoyed during cold winter nights when comfort food is needed. This dessert is a twist on traditional rice pudding, adding in lemon rind and egg whites to give it a light, airy texture. The dish is a great way to use up leftover rice, as it requires cooked rice in the recipe. The Baked Rice Pudding is perfect for those who have a sweet tooth, and it's easy to make even if you don't have much experience in the kitchen. The pudding has a creamy texture and a golden, crunchy top that is sure to make it a hit with your friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.	Grease a 2 qt (2L) baking dish.
3.	Heat the milk and rice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
4.	In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until light and fluffy.
5.	Add the salt, vanilla, and lemon rind, and mix well to combine.
6.	Add the cooked rice and milk mixture into the bowl and stir everything well.
7.	In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8.	Fold the egg whites into the rice mixture, trying to maintain as much volume as possible.
9.	Pour the mixture into the greased dish and bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
10.	Serve warm or at room temperature as desired.

PROS

South African Baked Rice Pudding is a warm, creamy dessert perfect for cold winter nights.

This dessert is easy to make and requires only a few common ingredients.

CONS

This dessert is quite sweet and may not be suitable for those who are looking for a less sugary option.

It is also not suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does have some benefits.
Rice is a great source of energy and is easily digestible.
Eggs are high in protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
Lemon rind is a good source of vitamin C, which supports immune health.
Vanilla has been linked to reducing inflammation and helping with anxiety and depression.

	2 cups milk
	1 cup cooked rice
	2 eggs , separated
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	1 tablespoon lemon rind , finely grated