Description
Rice pudding is a comforting dessert that brings back warm memories with every bite. This creamy dish, made from short-grain rice, sweet milk, and aromatic spices, can be enjoyed warm or chilled, making it perfect for any occasion. With its velvety texture and customizable toppings, this rice pudding recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you prefer it plain or adorned with fresh fruit or nuts, this delightful treat promises to satisfy your sweet cravings and evoke nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice (Arborio or sushi rice)
- 4 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- For chilled pudding, let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Serve warm or chilled with garnishes of choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg