Costa Rican Budín, also known as Arroz con Leche or Rice Pudding, is a widely cherished dessert with historical roots deeply embedded in the country's culinary heritage. This delectable treat, often served during special occasions and gatherings, holds a special place in the hearts of locals and is relished for its creamy, sweet, and comforting flavors. Our comprehensive guide offers two enticing variations of this classic recipe: a traditional version and a uniquely captivating chocolate-infused rendition. Embark on a delightful culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind crafting this beloved Costa Rican delicacy. Let's explore the traditional Budín recipe, showcasing the harmonious blend of rice, milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon, resulting in a velvety smooth and soul-satisfying dessert. Alternatively, embark on a tantalizing chocolate journey with our second recipe, where cocoa powder and chocolate chips transform the classic Budín into an irresistible indulgence. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and serving suggestions to ensure a perfect outcome every time. Get ready to captivate your taste buds and indulge in the exquisite flavors of Costa Rican Budín!
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BUDIN (PUERTO RICAN BREAD PUDDING)
Budin is a traditional Puerto Rican bread pudding, this recipe was provide to me by a friend and I thought I share it with you all. Enjoy!
Provided by Nande
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 5h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and anise seeds. Cover, and set aside to steep for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons water with 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely, but stop stirring once the mixture comes to a boil. Stay near the stove to monitor the color, swirling the pan gently to redistribute the caramel as the sugar begins to darken. Cook to about 310 degrees F (160 degrees C), or until the sugar turns light golden brown, then pour into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Set aside to allow the caramel to harden.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove the crusts from the day-old bread, tear the bread into cubes, and place into a large mixing bowl. Strain the spice tea through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices. Add to the bread along with the evaporated milk. Stir to evenly moisten, and set aside for 10 minutes. Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl along with 1 1/2 cups of sugar, the vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter. Stir in the moistened bread mixture until evenly mixed. Pour into the loaf pan over the caramel.
- Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the loaf pan on the towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for about an hour, then refrigerate until cold, 2 hours more. When ready, invert the budin onto a serving plate. The caramel will have turned to a syrup and will cover the budin like a sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4 calories, Carbohydrate 74.9 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 656.1 mg, Sugar 52.3 g
BUDIN DE PAN, TRADITIONAL PUERTO RICAN WHITE BREAD PUDDING RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-39535
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Tear pieces of bread into bite-sized pieces with your hands and place in a bowl. Then, mix in milk, eggs, coconut milk, sugar and raisins and break up the chunks of bread until mixture looks like a cake batter. Butter a 3-quart glass pan and pour in bread batter. Place into the oven at 350°F for 1 hour 20 minutes or until golden brown. After cooling, cut into squares and top individually with a dollop of whipped topping.
BUDIN - COSTA RICAN BAKED PUDDING
This delicious dessert is a cross between a custard and a bread pudding. In fact, it starts its life as a stale french roll or baguette. This recipe is from a Costa Rican foodie website: recetasdecostarica.com but obviously, the recipes are all in Spanish! Be sure the bread is old and dry. You can personalize this recipe in so many tasty ways... try adding any of the following: 1/2 cup raisins, candied fruit or shredded coconut, 1 tsp orange zest, almond extract instead of vanilla, etc. The finised product is wonderful with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of home-made fruit reduction (think raspberry!). Enjoy...
Provided by Jostlori
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 pan, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter a baking dish, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place bread into large saucepan, add milk and let stand for five minutes.
- Add vanilla, cinammon, butter and sugar to the saucepan, then bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool for five minutes.
- In separate bowl, beat eggs and set aside.
- Place bread mixture in a blender jar (fill only halfway at first, start blender). Then, with blender running, ladle rest of mixture into blender. Process till smooth and return mixture to saucepan.
- Take one cup of hot mixture and ladle slowly into beaten eggs to temper them. Then add egg mixture to saucepan. Stir well to incorporate. If adding other ingredients (raisins, coconut, etc) add now.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool to room temp for easy cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 183.3, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 20.3, Protein 5.9
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your budín a better flavor and texture. If possible, use organic or locally sourced ingredients.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense budín. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the budín in a water bath: Baking the budín in a water bath helps to create a moist, evenly cooked pudding.
- Let the budín cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the pudding to set properly.
- Serve the budín with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include whipped cream, berries, or caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
Budín is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a popular dish in Costa Rica and is often served at special occasions. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great way to make a delicious and authentic Costa Rican budín at home. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!
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