Cardamom-Spiced Rice Pudding with Orange Zest
Creamy, comforting, and delicately perfumed, this Cardamom-Spiced Rice Pudding with Orange Zest is a luxurious twist on a classic dessert. Slow-cooked with whole milk, sugar, and basmati rice, the pudding is infused with the warming aroma of green cardamom pods and brightened with freshly grated orange zest. Finished with a swirl of cream and a sprinkle of toasted almonds or pistachios, it’s the perfect dessert for cosy evenings or elegant dinner parties alike. Serve warm or chilled and enjoy the exotic harmony of spice and citrus.
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Print PinServings: 4 Servings
Calories: 337kcal
Cost: £2.00
Equipment
- 1 Sauce-pan
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons
Ingredients
- 100 g Pudding or Arborio Rice 1/2 Cup
- 750 ml Whole Milk 3 Cups
- 100 ml Cream 1/2 Cup
- 4 each Green Cardamom Pods crushed
- 1 each Strip Orange Zest
- 3 Tbsp Sugar adjust to taste
- Pinch Salt
- Optional: Pistachios or Toasted Almonds to Garnish
Instructions
- Combine the rice, milk, cream, cardamom, orange zest, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook on low for 30–40 minutes, stirring more frequently as it thickens.
- Once creamy and the rice is tender, remove the cardamom pods and zest.
- Serve warm or chilled, topped with nuts or a dusting of cinnamon.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 696IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg
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