Comfort Food Rice Pudding
Cozy up with a bowl of creamy and indulgent Comfort Food Rice Pudding, the ultimate dessert to soothe your soul. This classic recipe combines tender medium-grain white rice, rich whole milk, and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, all gently infused with the warm notes of vanilla and a fragrant cinnamon stick. With just 5 minutes of prep time and a simple stovetop simmer, this pudding achieves the perfect velvety texture. Add optional raisins for a pop of chewy sweetness and finish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for that nostalgic homemade touch. Whether served warm or chilled, this easy rice pudding is a timeless treat your family will love! Perfect for cozy nights, quick dessert cravings, or meal-prepped indulgence, it’s sure to become your go-to comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medium-grain white rice
- 2 cups Water
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice begins to soften.
Add the milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon stick to the pot with the partially cooked rice. Stir gently to combine.
Raise the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the pudding cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The rice will absorb the milk and the mixture will thicken.
Remove the cinnamon stick, and stir in the vanilla extract. If using, fold in raisins for added sweetness and texture.
Let the pudding sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to thicken further.
Serve warm or chilled. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top for garnish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 999 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.4 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.1 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1337 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2206 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
