Description
Rice pudding is a classic, creamy dessert made with simple ingredients like rice, milk, and sugar. This easy rice pudding recipe is cozy, comforting, and endlessly customizable with options like cinnamon, raisins, or vanilla. Perfect served warm or chilled, it’s a nostalgic treat that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- White rice (short or medium grain preferred for creaminess)
- Water
- Whole milk
- Granulated sugar
- Salt
- Egg (optional, for extra richness)
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Stir in most of the milk, along with sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thick and creamy (about 15 minutes).
- In a bowl, beat the egg with remaining milk. Slowly whisk it into the hot rice mixture, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Add optional raisins, cinnamon, or nutmeg to taste.
- Serve warm or chill in the fridge before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked rice (about 2 cups) to save time—just skip the initial water/rice cooking step.
- Infuse milk with a cinnamon stick or cardamom pods for extra warmth.
- For a tropical version, replace some milk with coconut milk and top with toasted coconut.
- Stir in fruit preserves or dried fruit for a fruity twist.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating to loosen consistency.
