Rice Cinnamon and Pear Muffins

The muffins with rice, cinnamon, and pears are a delicious interpretation that combines the creaminess of the rice with the aroma of cinnamon and the sweetness of the pear. Here’s how to prepare this delectable dessert:

Ingredients

• 100 g of Arborio or Carnaroli rice
• 250 ml of milk
• 2 ripe pears
• 150 g of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 100 g of soft butter
• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 1 sachet of baking powder for sweets
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• Icing sugar (optional, for decoration)

Preparation

1. In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a boil with half of the sugar and a pinch of salt. Add the rice and let it cook on low heat until the milk has been almost completely absorbed, stirring occasionally. Let it cool down.
2. Prepare the pears: peel them, remove the core, and cut them into small cubes.
3. In a bowl, cream the soft butter with the remaining sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In another bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add these dry ingredients to the butter and egg mixture, alternating with the cooled cooked rice. Mix everything gently until the batter is uniform.
5. Finally, gently fold the pear cubes into the batter.
6. Prepare a muffin tin lined with paper cups and fill them with the batter to about 3/4.
7. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and bake the muffins for about 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool on a rack before dusting them with icing sugar, if desired.

Interesting Facts

Cinnamon is a spice that pairs very well with the sweetness of the pears, giving desserts a unique aromatic touch. Moreover, the addition of rice makes these muffins particularly moist and soft, a real treat for the palate.

With a cup of tea or coffee, these muffins represent a perfect snack or a dessert at the end of a meal. Enjoy your meal!