Pudina tar-Ross (Maltese baked rice pudding)
A firm, sliceable baked rice pudding with lemon zest, cinnamon and sultanas, eaten warm or cold in Malta.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.34 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the rice, milk, sugar and lemon zest in a large pan. Bring to a gentle simmer over a low heat, stirring often so it does not catch.
- 2
Cook for 30 minutes, stirring now and then, until the rice is very soft and most of the milk is absorbed. It should be thick but still loose.
30 min - 3
Cool for 10 minutes. Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and butter a 20 x 25 cm baking dish.
10 min - 4
Beat the eggs into the rice with the sultanas and vanilla. Pour into the dish and level the top.
- 5
Sprinkle over the cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake for 35 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
35 min - 6
Leave to cool for 15 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm, or chill and eat cold.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.