Desserts & baking Middle Eastern & Turkish
Sütlaç, Turkish Rice Pudding with Cinnamon
The creamy rice pudding of Turkish pastry shops, flavored with vanilla and served well chilled, sprinkled with cinnamon.
Sütlaç is one of Turkey's most beloved desserts, served in small terracotta bowls. More fluid than a traditional rice pudding, it gets its silky texture from a little cornstarch. It takes 45 minutes to prepare and is enjoyed cold, with a pinch of cinnamon.
VegetarianGluten-freeHalal
Step-by-step method
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Rinse the rice, then cook it for 15 minutes in 250 ml of water over low heat, until the water is almost absorbed.
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Add the milk (reserve 100 ml) and the sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes over low heat, stirring often, until the rice is very tender.
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Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved milk, pour it into the saucepan with the vanilla, and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
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Divide among bowls, let cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with cinnamon just before serving.
Nutrition 255 kcal
of which sugars 28 g • of which saturated 3,6 g
Per serving, approximate values.
Allergens
Milk
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Tips and variations
- Fırın sütlaç: pour the rice pudding into oven-safe ramekins and broil for 5 to 8 minutes to brown the top.
- With pistachios: replace the cinnamon with crushed pistachios.
- With rose water: add 1 teaspoon of rose water instead of vanilla.
Storing and reheating
Keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Do not freeze.
Equipment
Heavy-bottomed saucepan, spatula, small bowls or ramekins
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Questions
What kind of rice should I use for sütlaç?
Short-grain rice (like pudding rice or sushi rice): rich in starch, it yields a creamy texture. Long-grain rice remains too firm.
Can it be made with plant-based milk?
Yes, with unsweetened oat or rice milk. The texture is a bit lighter: add an extra half-spoonful of cornstarch.
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