Description
Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert made with rice, milk, sugar, and warm spices. It’s nostalgic, simple, and delicious whether served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice (short or medium grain)
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (optional, for creaminess)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dried fruit
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cooked rice, milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
- Cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
- If using an egg, beat it in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in a few spoonfuls of hot pudding to temper, then stir egg mixture back into the pot. Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, and cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Serve warm with extra cinnamon on top, or refrigerate for several hours to serve chilled.
Notes
- Add raisins, cranberries, or dates while simmering for extra flavor.
- Use half-and-half or evaporated milk for a richer texture.
- Swap some milk with coconut milk for a tropical twist.
- Make a chocolate version by stirring in cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- Loosen thickened pudding with extra milk when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
