Holiday Eggnog Rice Pudding
Warm up your holidays with the comforting, festive flavors of Holiday Eggnog Rice Pudding! This delightful dessert combines velvety Arborio rice with creamy eggnog and whole milk, sweetened with granulated sugar and infused with aromatic vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Slowly simmered for a luscious, custard-like texture, this pudding is made extra indulgent with a touch of butter and optional plump raisins. Whether served warm or chilled, it pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of spice for garnish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make recipe is a deliciously nostalgic twist on classic rice pudding that’s sure to become a festive favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups Eggnog
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Raisins (optional)
- for garnish Whipped cream (optional)
- for garnish Additional ground cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the Arborio rice and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water is mostly absorbed.
Reduce heat to low and add the eggnog, whole milk, and granulated sugar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Continue to cook on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning, for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice becomes tender and the mixture thickens. If the pudding becomes too thick, you can add a splash of milk or eggnog to adjust the consistency.
Once the rice is tender and creamy, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and unsalted butter until well combined.
If using raisins, fold them into the pudding at this point.
Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors meld and to thicken further.
Serve warm or chilled in individual bowls. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 429 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 453 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.9 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.9 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 1200 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1781 mg | 38% | |
*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.
