Description
This classic, creamy rice pudding recipe is made with simple ingredients and delivers a comforting dessert with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla flavor. Perfect warm or chilled.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups whole milk, divided
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Ground nutmeg for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Add 3 cups of milk and sugar to the cooked rice. Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 cup milk and eggs. Slowly add to the rice mixture, stirring constantly.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Add cinnamon if using.
- Let pudding cool slightly before serving. Can be served warm or chilled. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use whole milk.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing sugar.
- Raisins can be added during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a classic variation.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
