Cinnamon rice fritters are warm, fragrant treats that bring back memories of festive markets and cozy family afternoons. Soft on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside, they’re made with creamy rice cooked in milk, enriched with lemon zest, rum-soaked raisins, and a delicate hint of spice.
A dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon makes them irresistible, while the warm strawberry sauce with a splash of orange liqueur adds a sweet and aromatic contrast. Best served fresh and warm. Let’s see how to make Cinnamon Rice Fritters.
Fried dessert
Traditional
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Cinnamon Rice Fritters
Soft cinnamon rice fritters with rum-soaked raisins and warm strawberry sauce. A fragrant and comforting dessert.
Ingredients
- Quick rice 150 g
- Milk 700 ml
- Lemon zest from 1/2 lemon
- Butter 20 g
- Granulated sugar 50 g
- Flour 40 g
- Eggs 3
- Baking powder 1 tablespoon
- Raisins 50 g
- Rum 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar to taste
- Ground cinnamon to taste
- Strawberry jam 250 g
- Orange liqueur 2 tablespoons
- Water 2 tablespoons
Tools
- Pot
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Deep frying pan
- Paper towels
Instructions
- Rinse raisins and soak in rum.
- Bring milk and sugar to a boil and add rice.
- Cook about 15 minutes until milk is absorbed.
- Stir in lemon zest, sifted flour and baking powder.
- Add eggs and soaked raisins.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan.
- Fry spoonfuls of batter until golden.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Warm jam with water and orange liqueur to make sauce and serve separately.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
420 kcal
420 kcal
Fat
18 g
18 g
Carbohydrates
58 g
58 g
Protein
9 g
9 g
Sugar
28 g
28 g
Fiber
2 g
2 g
Sodium
150 mg
150 mg
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