Description
Creamy Rice Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert made with simple pantry staples like rice, milk, and sugar. Rich, silky, and warmly spiced, it’s a nostalgic treat that’s perfect warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup short-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup golden raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar, and salt. Stir to mix well.
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring frequently.
- Let the mixture simmer for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is tender and the pudding is thick and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, raisins (if using), and butter.
- Let it rest for a few minutes to thicken slightly before serving.
- Serve warm or chill in the fridge and enjoy cold later.
Notes
- Use short-grain rice for best creamy texture.
- Stir often to prevent sticking and burning.
- Add a splash of cream for extra richness if desired.
- Customize with dried fruits or different spices like nutmeg or cardamom.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg