Best 8 Lightened Rice Pudding Recipes
Rice pudding is a classic comfort food that is often enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet treat. However, traditional rice pudding recipes are often high in calories and fat. If you're looking for a healthier version of this classic dish, there are many ways to lighten it up without sacrificing flavor. This article will explore some of the best recipes for lightened rice pudding, using healthier ingredients and cooking methods to create a delicious and guilt-free treat.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMIEST RICE PUDDING
OK, so it's a little time-consuming to make this on the stovetop, but for a real rice pudding fan, it's worth every minute. My husband says it reminds him of the rice pudding he used to get as a child at a restaurant.
Provided by BONNIE Q.
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Rice Pudding Recipes
Time 8h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1/2 gallon milk, sugar and rice. Simmer, covered, 1 hour, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat and let rest 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine eggs, 1/4 cup milk, salt and vanilla. Stir into rice mixture and return pot to low heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Pour into a 9x13 inch dish and cover with plastic wrap, folding back the corners to allow the steam to escape.
- When pudding has cooled to room temperature, remove plastic wrap and sprinkle surface of pudding with cinnamon. Cover tightly (with fresh wrap) and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 134.8 mg, Sugar 24.7 g
LIGHTENED RICE PUDDING
This gently spiced, vanilla-scented pudding is so velvety you'd never suspect that it's made with skim milk instead of regular. It can also be served warm. This recipe was submitted by Samuel Shaffer of New York City.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla, cardamom, and remaining cup milk. Slowly pour egg mixture into rice mixture; cook over medium-low, stirring constantly, until pudding coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in raisins. Pour pudding into a 6-quart casserole dish or large bowl; let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days). Serve pudding garnished with more raisins and cardamom.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 g, Fat 2 g, Protein 11 g
LIGHTER CREAMY VANILLA RICE PUDDING
Use semi-skimmed milk and half-fat crème fraîche to cut the calories and fat of this comforting childhood classic
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Dessert, Treat
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Grease a 1.2-litre (about 5cm deep) ovenproof baking dish (see tip, below left) and stand it on a baking tray. Tip the rice into a pan with both the sugars and all the milk. Split the ½ vanilla pod horizontally, scrape out the seeds into the pan and drop in the pod. Heat the milk, whisking. As it is about to come to the boil, immediately remove from the heat. Pour the mixture into the dish, scraping out all the rice and seeds from the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 30 mins, then remove and stir. Return the pudding to the oven for another 30 mins. Stir again and return for a further 25-30 mins until the rice is cooked and has absorbed enough of the milk to give the mixture a creamy consistency.
- Remove the pudding, let it sit for 1-2 mins, then stir in the crème fraîche to make it extra creamy. Serve with raspberries, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 6.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3.9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12.6 grams sugar, Fiber 0.6 grams fiber, Protein 8.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
LEFTOVER RICE PUDDING
This rice pudding with leftover cooked rice is a delicious classic. We also like to dress it up with English toffee bits, chocolate and toasted coconut. -Laura German, North Brookfield, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar and salt. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until thickened, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Spoon into serving dishes. Serve warm. If desired, top with whipped cream, cinnamon and dried cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
HEALTHIER CREAMY RICE PUDDING
The key to making Erica's mom's recipe for rice pudding healthier is using brown rice instead of white. It's delicious and nutritious!
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Rice Pudding Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine water and rice over high heat in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
- Combine cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar, and salt in a clean saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg, and raisins. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 251.7 mg, Sugar 32.9 g
LITE RICE PUDDING
Adaption of recipe #9160. This is not too sweet, but satisfying. Note: leftover rice can be used. Use 2 1/4 cups cooked rice and go to step 3 (omit salt and water).
Provided by BonnieD Oz
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1/2 cup, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- bring rice, water and salt to a boil over med-high heat.
- turn heat to very low or off.
- after rice has absorbed water (approximately 15 minutes) add milk and sugar.
- cook over medium heat for 30-40 minutes stirring frequently.
- the pudding is done when the rice and milk have amalgamated into a thick porridge-like consistency.
- remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- sprinkle cinnamon on the top.
- cover with plastic wrap (rest on the surface of the pudding) to prevent a skin from forming.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 75.3, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 5
RICE PUDDING
For an old-fashioned sweet treat just like Grandma used to make, try this slow-cooker rice pudding. It has a rich cinnamon flavor and is made wonderfully light after whipped cream is stirred in at the end. -Jennifer Bennett, Salem, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours; stir. Cover and cook 1-2 hours longer or until rice is tender. Transfer to a small bowl; cool. Refrigerate until chilled., Just before serving, fold in whipped cream. If desired, garnish with additional whipped cream and cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
SIMPLE & LIGHT NUTELLA RICE PUDDING
My friends and I found a really simple recipe for chocolate rice pudding (using cooked white rice) and decided to sub nutella for the chocolate chips! The result: chocolatey, hazelnutty deliciousness. And in comparison to lots of the other rice pudding recipes, this one's on the lighter side.
Provided by day-hee
Categories Dessert
Time 42m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine milk, rice, sugar and nutella in a large saucepan.
- Cook on medium heat until pudding thickens, about 30-40 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Serve warm or chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 65.6, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 23.5, Protein 6.2
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and cream.
- If you don't have evaporated milk, you can make your own by simmering regular milk until it reduces by half.
- Add a pinch of salt to the pudding to balance out the sweetness.
- For a creamier texture, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until they are thick and pale yellow.
- Be sure to stir the pudding constantly while it is cooking to prevent it from scorching.
- If you want a thicker pudding, cook it for a few minutes longer.
- Serve the pudding warm or chilled, topped with your favorite fruit, nuts, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
This lightened rice pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it is also a healthier alternative to traditional rice pudding. With its creamy texture and delicious flavor, this pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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