Description

If you’re looking for a classic dessert that never goes out of style, this Old Fashioned Rice Pudding is your perfect go-to. Rich, creamy, and gently spiced, it’s the kind of comfort dessert that works just as well for cozy nights in as it does for elegant dinners. This easy recipe is made with simple pantry staples and delivers that nostalgic flavor many of us grew up loving. Whether you’re hunting for quick breakfast ideas, an easy dessert, or wholesome food ideas, this pudding fits it all — and it gets better with time.

Ingredients

¾ cup white rice

1 ½ cups water

4 cups whole milk

½ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg (for topping)

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Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, cook rice in water over medium heat until just tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain any remaining water.

2. Add milk, sugar, and salt to the saucepan with the cooked rice. Simmer gently over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually add a ladle of the hot rice mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly to temper them.

4. Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly.

5. Continue cooking for 5-10 minutes until the pudding thickens to your desired consistency.

6. Remove from heat, stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

7. Spoon the pudding into serving dishes and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg.

8. Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

Use short-grain or medium-grain rice for maximum creaminess.

If pudding thickens too much when chilled, stir in a splash of milk before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about ½ cup)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 85mg