Dreamy Rice Pudding
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Dreamy Rice Pudding, a timeless dessert that combines the velvety richness of whole milk with the subtle sweetness of granulated sugar and a warm hint of cinnamon. This luscious treat features tender, short-grain white rice simmered to perfection, infused with fragrant vanilla extract, and optionally accented with chewy, plump raisins for added texture. With just 5 minutes of prep time and simple stovetop cooking techniques, you’ll achieve a decadent dessert that’s perfect served warm or chilled. Whether it's a cozy family dessert or an elegant addition to your dinner party menu, this classic rice pudding recipe is as versatile as it is irresistible. Perfectly creamy, subtly spiced, and utterly dreamy, this dish is everything comfort food should be!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain well.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed but the rice is still moist.
Add the milk, sugar, and butter to the saucepan with the partially cooked rice. Stir to combine.
Increase heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the rice is soft and tender.
Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and raisins (if using). Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring to ensure everything is evenly combined.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the pudding sit for 5 minutes to thicken further.
Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator and serve cold. Garnish with an extra pinch of cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.4 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.5 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1306 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 2196 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.
