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🍚 Sütlaç (Turkish Rice Pudding) Recipe

📝 Description

Sütlaç is a classic Turkish dessert made with rice, milk, and sugar, often finished with a lightly caramelized top. It’s creamy, comforting, and naturally gluten-free—perfect for a light dessert after meals.

⏱️ Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Servings: 4–6

🛒 Ingredients

  • ½ cup short-grain rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickness)
  • 2 tbsp milk (to mix with cornstarch)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Rice

  • Rinse rice and boil with water until soft and most water is absorbed.

2️⃣ Add Milk

  • Pour in milk and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently.

3️⃣ Sweeten

  • Add sugar and continue cooking until slightly thickened.

4️⃣ Thicken (Optional)

  • Mix cornstarch with milk and add to pudding. Stir until creamy.

5️⃣ Bake (Optional Traditional Step)

  • Pour into oven-safe bowls
  • Bake at 200°C (grill/top heat) until golden brown on top

6️⃣ Cool & Serve

  • Let cool slightly and serve warm or chilled.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve in traditional clay bowls for authentic presentation
  • Sprinkle ground cinnamon or crushed pistachios on top
  • Pair with Turkish tea or coffee
  • Add a drizzle of honey for extra richness
  • Serve chilled in summer for a refreshing dessert

❓ FAQs

1. Can I skip baking the top?

Yes! It will still taste delicious as a creamy rice pudding.

2. Why is my sütlaç too thin?

Cook longer or add a bit more cornstarch slurry.

3. Can I use basmati rice?

Short-grain rice works best, but basmati can be used with slight texture difference.

4. How long can I store it?

Store in refrigerator for 2–3 days in airtight containers.

5. Is sütlaç gluten-free?

Yes, it is naturally gluten-free.

🍴 Similar Recipes

  • Turkish Kazandibi (Caramelized Milk Pudding)
  • Rice Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)
  • Firni (Creamy Ground Rice Dessert)
  • Arabic Roz Bel Laban
  • Coconut Rice Pudding

🏁 Final Thoughts

Sütlaç is one of the simplest yet most comforting desserts you can make. Its creamy texture and lightly caramelized top make it stand out among rice puddings worldwide. Whether served warm in winter or chilled in summer, this Turkish classic is always a crowd-pleaser.

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