Rice Pudding
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup medium grain rice or 3/4 cup long grain rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
heaping
- 4 cups whole milk
I use 2%
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- cinnamon
Directions
- 1
Bring rice, water and salt to a boil over med-high heat.
- 2
Simmer covered until water has been absorbed (approximately 15 minutes).
- 3
Stir in milk and sugar and cook uncovered over medium heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently--especially towards the end of cooking.
- 4
The pudding is done when the rice and milk have amalgamated into a thick porridge-like consistency.
- 5
DO NOT OVERCOOK or the pudding will be solid instead of creamy once cooled.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- 7
Turn into a bowl or cups.
- 8
You can sprinkle cinnamon on the top if you like.
- 9
COVER with plastic wrap directly on surface "IF" you don't want a skin.
- 10
COOL.
Rice Pudding
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About this Recipe
Craving a classic, comforting dessert that feels like a warm hug? This straightforward rice pudding recipe delivers just that, transforming simple pantry ingredients into a beloved sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
This recipe works by harnessing the creamy power of whole milk combined with your choice of rice to create a wonderfully tender texture and rich base. The essential trio of sugar, vanilla, and a touch of salt ensures a perfectly balanced sweetness and depth of flavor, making it a reliable recipe for a timeless dessert.
What you can expect is a bowl of delightfully creamy and sweet rice pudding, deeply satisfying and utterly comforting. Each spoonful offers a tender bite of rice suspended in a luscious, milky sauce, subtly perfumed with vanilla. The addition of cinnamon, either stirred in or sprinkled on top, provides that signature warm spice that makes rice pudding so universally appealing. It's a simple indulgence that feels both familiar and deeply rewarding.
While this recipe is excellent as is, it's also wonderfully adaptable. You can use medium grain rice for a slightly creamier, starchier result or long grain rice for individual grains with a bit more chew. For dietary preferences, consider swapping the whole milk for 2% milk as noted in the ingredients. Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon to your liking, or even add a pinch of nutmeg for an extra layer of warmth.
This rice pudding is perfect as a satisfying dessert after a family meal or a cozy snack on a chilly evening. Serve it warm or chilled, garnished with a generous dusting of cinnamon for a beautiful presentation and an extra burst of flavor.