Riz au lait
Riz au lait, or rice pudding, is a classic French comfort dessert made by slowly simmering rice in milk with sugar and often a vanilla bean until it reaches a creamy, velvety consistency. Its simple, humble ingredients—rice, milk, sugar, and vanilla—are transformed through patient cooking into a dish beloved across generations.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the rice and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat and protein from the milk. A typical serving provides a warm, energy-rich treat, generally containing around 200-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Phosphorus | 130 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 60 mcg RAE |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, riz au lait is the ultimate 'grandmother's recipe' in France, often evoking deep nostalgia and the warmth of home cooking. Nutritionally, the slow cooking process allows the rice starches to fully absorb the milk, creating a satisfying, creamy texture without the need for added thickeners or eggs.
