Ryzogalo me Kydoni is a creamy Greek rice pudding infused with quince syrup, topped with aromatic cinnamon and sweet quince preserve. A comforting dessert ready in just 20 minutes.
It’s been raining all day today. It’s cold, gloomy and dark. What better than a comforting ryzogalo (Greek rice pudding)? When you think that traditional recipes can’t get any better, this one will blow your mind!
It all started yesterday when going to the small supermarket in the village where I live to buy some milk.
I did not find skimmed milk so I bought a carton of whole milk. It’s been ages since I drank whole milk and although I thought I would be fine if I mixed it with some water, I didn’t like it.
Today when I bought skimmed milk, I started thinking what to make in order not to send it down the drain.
I could have used it to make a pudding or use it in a dessert but I still have some of the cupcakes I made a couple of days ago (again with quince). Am I obsessed with quince? But really, what’s not to like?
It’s been ages since I made the classic Greek “ryzogalo” and decided to go for it.
Since I have already posted the traditional recipe, I decided to experiment with something new.
I am so happy I did, because it turned out to be the best rice pudding ever, so creamy and delicious.
Instead of adding sugar, I decided to add quince syrup, which is so flavourful.
Don’t go away because you may be discouraged from the addition of quince syrup, since probably you may not have some but you can still make it with sugar.
The quince preserve only adds to its aroma and what makes it creamy and delicious is the addition of an egg and butter.
So, if making it with sugar, you will have to replace the syrup with sugar and add some vanilla, or other flavouring you like and replace the liquid used (1/3 cup) with more milk or add 15 grams less corn flour).
How the Natural Aroma of Quince Elevates a Simple Rice Pudding
Quince has a natural alluring aroma not to mention that it becomes irresistible with the addition of cinnamon stick and fragrant geraniums when making the preserve.
Because of these wonderful aromas I did not add anything else in the rice pudding.
I started by cooking the rice for twenty minutes, so that it becomes soft.
You will need a starchy rice here, such as arborio.
In Greece we use a variety called “Carolina”. After cooking the rice I added the remaining ingredients, which I whisked before adding them.
Here, you need to be nearby, mixing it frequently so that the rice will not stick to the pot.
Instead of sugar, I added some quince syrup. I did not want to make it too sweet because I was intending to add some of the preserve and syrup on top as well. It was less sweet than I expected and did not have time to get more syrup, so I added 2 tablespoon sugar.
When the rice pudding set, I poured it in cups and sprinkled some cinnamon on top.
I then added the fruit preserve making sure that there was a little bit more syrup in the spoon when adding the fruit.
Ryzogalo me Kydoni (Rice Pudding with Quince)
Ryzogal me Kydoni, is a creamy Greek rice pudding infused with quince syrup, topped with aromatic cinnamon and sweet quince preserve. A comforting dessert ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup short grain rice or carolina
- 4 cups water to boil rice
- 5 cups whole milk 3.5% ((just over 1 litre)
- 1/3 cup quince syrup
- 50 grams corn flour (starch)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp butter
- Cinnamon to sprinkle on top (optional)
- ½ cup glyko kydoni (quince fruit preserve) to serve on top
Instructions
- Put the rice and water in a pot and bring to boil.
- Lower the heat and cook until it becomes soft (about 20 minutes), stirring frequently.
- In the meantime, dissolve the corn flour with the milk, 1 egg and stir to combine.
- Add it to the rice with the quince syrup (taste and if it is not sweet enough to your taste, add more sugar or syrup) and mix frequently for 1 more minute on medium heat until it sets.
- Divide it into 8 bowls and sprinkle some cinnamon on top.
- Serve with some quince fruit preserve.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 306Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 3gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 40mgSodium 110mgCarbohydrates 54gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 10g
"These values are automatically calculated and offered for guidance only. Their accuracy is not guaranteed."
Ryzogalo (rice pudding) Recipes
I cannot think of any other dessert which is more versatile than ryzogalol Here are a few more "ryzogalo" rice puddings which you may also enjoy:
Vegan, Lactose Free and Gluten Free Ryzogalo (rice pudding)
This coconut rice pudding is not only vegan but also lactose free and gluten free but equally creamy and delicious as the classic one!
Kopiaste and Kali Orexi,
Peter G
Thursday 10th of October 2013
Ryzogalo is easily one of my favourite desserts Ivy (karydopita comes first!). What a gorgeous way of preparing it with that aromatic quince...heavenly! Bravo for thinking of this!
fimère
Thursday 10th of October 2013
parfait et délicieux bonne soirée
Angie
Thursday 10th of October 2013
They look indeed very creamy and tasty, Ivy.
Rosa
Thursday 10th of October 2013
It looks ever so luscious and creamy!
Cheers,
Rosa