Brazilian recipe
Creamy Sugar-Free Rice Pudding (Arroz doce diet)
A traditional sugar-free rice pudding recipe featuring a creamy texture and classic cinnamon notes, perfect for a lighter, soul-warming dessert.
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Ingredients
Orange peel for garnish
2 cups water
1 cup short or medium-grain rice
3 cups skim milk
Cinnamon sticks to taste
32 scoops powdered sweetener
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 dessert spoon vegetable margarine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups water
1 cup short or medium-grain rice
3 cups skim milk
Cinnamon sticks to taste
32 scoops powdered sweetener
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 dessert spoon vegetable margarine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets and grocery stores. For the vegetable margarine and specific sweeteners, check the baking or health food aisles. If preferred, butter can be used as a substitute for vegetable margarine, though this will change the dietary profile.
Preparation method
- Melt the vegetable margarine in a saucepan and sauté the rice until it becomes slightly translucent.
- Add the water and cook until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Once the rice is cooked, add the cinnamon sticks and pour in the skim milk mixed with the dissolved cornstarch.
- Place over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to boil.
- Remove from the heat, add the powdered sweetener, and stir well.
- Allow the rice pudding to cool slightly before serving.
- Divide into individual dessert bowls, dust with ground cinnamon, and garnish with orange peel.
Observations
Arroz doce is a staple of Brazilian dessert culture, and this sugar-free version offers the same comforting experience with a lighter profile. By simmering short-grain rice in skim milk and aromatics like cinnamon sticks and a whisper of orange zest, you achieve a wonderfully creamy consistency without the need for traditional sugars. It is an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy a familiar, classic treat while maintaining a more mindful approach to their sweet cravings.
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