Teurgoule
Teurgoule is a slow-cooked cinnamon rice pudding from Normandy, France, traditionally made by baking milk, rice, sugar, and cinnamon for several hours until a thick, caramelized crust forms. It is a beloved regional dessert, often served in earthenware bowls and prized for its creamy texture and deep, comforting flavor.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from milk and sugar, providing a good source of calcium and energy. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, depending on portion size and ingredient ratios.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.35 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 µg |
| Selenium | 10 µg |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Teurgoule unique is its extremely long, low-temperature baking process—sometimes up to eight hours—which allows the milk to slowly caramelize and develop a rich, complex flavor without burning. Nutritionally, the extended cooking may make the milk proteins and sugars more digestible, while the cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic note that is both comforting and traditionally believed to aid digestion.
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