Dessert · Middle Eastern ·

Silky Egyptian Roz Bel Laban with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Name: Silky Egyptian Roz Bel Laban with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed; 4 cups whole milk; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons raisins; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Nutmeg, freshly grated

Indulge in the creamy richness of Roz Bel Laban, a classic Egyptian dessert, enhanced with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 15, 2025

Silky Egyptian Roz Bel Laban with Cinnamon and Nutmeg — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rice Pudding

For the Flavoring

For the Garnish

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 343 kcal
Protein: 10.45 g
Carbs: 53.98 g
Fat: 10.53 g
Fiber: 1.27 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1373 kcal
Protein: 41.8 g
Carbs: 215.9 g
Fat: 42.1 g
Fiber: 5.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup short-grain rice rinsed	205	4.2	45	0.4	0.6
4 cups whole milk	600	32	48	32	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup granulated sugar	387	0	100	0	0
1/4 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon vanilla extract	12	0	0.5	0	0
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon	6	0.3	2.1	0.1	1.4
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg	3	0.1	0.4	0.2	0.2
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted	102	3.6	3.7	9.2	1.8
2 tablespoons raisins	54	0.5	14.3	0.1	0.6
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon	2	0.1	0.5	0	0.4
Nutmeg freshly grated	2	0	0.4	0.1	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Cooking the Rice

1
Combine Rice and Water
Combine the rice and water in a large saucepan.
2
Bring to a Boil
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low.
3
Cover and Simmer
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Preparing the Pudding Mixture

1
Add Milk and Sweeteners
Add milk, sugar, and salt to the cooked rice.
2
Cook Until Thick
Stir continuously and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
Tip: Avoid boiling the milk too rapidly to prevent scorching. Pro Tip: Stir frequently to ensure an ultra-smooth texture.
3
Stir in Flavorings
Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

How to Make Silky Egyptian Roz Bel Laban with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering Process
After adding milk, cook gently, stirring consistently until creamy.
2
Flavor Infusion
Once the pudding starts thickening, introduce the spices to meld the flavors.
3
Final Touches
Stir in the raisins right after removing from heat for plumpness.
4
Timing
Cooking Rice: 15 min; Thickening Pudding: 20 min.
5
Heat Guide
Simmering Rice: Low; Cooking Pudding: Medium.