Eggnog Rice Pudding
Transform your holiday dessert table with this creamy, comforting Eggnog Rice Pudding, a festive twist on a classic favorite. Made with rich, velvety eggnog, fragrant spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and tender short-grain rice, this recipe combines the cozy essence of rice pudding with the indulgence of a holiday treat. Perfectly sweetened and infused with vanilla, each spoonful feels like a warm embrace. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dessert is as simple as it is satisfying, and can be served warm, room temperature, or chilled to suit any occasion. Top it off with whipped cream, raisins, or candied pecans for added texture and flair, making it the ultimate holiday crowd-pleaser. Whether for a family gathering or a quiet evening by the fire, this Eggnog Rice Pudding is a holiday must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Short-grain white rice
- 2 cups Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 cups Eggnog
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- Optional toppings (e.g., whipped cream, raisins, candied pecans)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and salt over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let the rice simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Once the rice is cooked, add the eggnog, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the pan. Stir well to combine.
Increase the heat to medium-low and cook the mixture, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes. The pudding should thicken as it cooks. Be careful not to let it stick to the bottom of the pan.
Once the pudding has reached your desired thickness, stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated.
Remove the pan from heat and let the pudding cool slightly. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Garnish with optional toppings such as whipped cream, raisins, or candied pecans for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1005 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.9 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.3 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 837 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1069 mg | 23% | |
*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.
