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Lebanese Rose Water Rice Pudding with Loukoum

Name: Lebanese Rose Water Rice Pudding with Loukoum
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed; 4 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tsp rose water; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp rose water; 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

This luscious rice pudding, infused with aromatic rose water, is beautifully paired with delightful loukoum (Turkish delight) pieces for an exotic twist on a classic.

4.2(827 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 28, 2025

Lebanese Rose Water Rice Pudding with Loukoum — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rice Pudding

For the Loukoum

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 669 kcal
Protein: 8.6 g
Carbs: 120.6 g
Fat: 19.9 g
Fiber: 0.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4011 kcal
Protein: 51.6 g
Carbs: 723.3 g
Fat: 119.5 g
Fiber: 3.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup short-grain rice rinsed	685	13	146	1	3
4 cups whole milk	600	32	48	32	0
1 cup heavy cream	800	5	7	86	0
1/2 cup sugar	387	0	100	0	0
1 tsp rose water	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice	134	1.5	33	0.5	0.5
1 1/2 cups sugar	1161	0	300	0	0
1/4 cup cornstarch	120	0	28	0	0
1 tbsp lemon juice	4	0.1	1.3	0	0.1
1/2 tsp rose water	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting	120	0	30	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rice Pudding

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine rice, milk, and cream in a large saucepan.
2
Cook and Thicken
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens, about 45 minutes.
Tip: Do not let the rice pudding boil at any point to prevent curdling.
3
Add Flavorings
Stir in the sugar, rose water, and salt, and remove from heat.
Tip: Use high-quality rose water for the most authentic and flavorful experience.

Preparing the Loukoum

1
Mix Ingredients
Mix pomegranate juice, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
2
Cook and Thicken
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and becomes exceedingly sticky, about 10 minutes.
3
Finish and Cool
Stir in rose water, pour into a greased dish, and let it cool before cutting into small pieces and dusting with powdered sugar.
Tip: Allow the loukoum to cool completely before cutting to ensure it holds its shape.