Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
Indulge in the timeless comfort of Old Fashioned Rice Pudding, a classic dessert recipe that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table. Made with creamy whole milk, tender short-grain rice, and a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, this pudding offers a perfectly balanced sweetness that's enhanced with vanilla and optional raisins for added texture. The slow simmering process ensures a rich, velvety consistency, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether served warm for cozy evenings or chilled for a refreshing dessert, this rice pudding is a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s as easy to prepare as it is delightful to enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed.
Stir in the milk, sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Increase the heat to medium, stirring frequently to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
Once the mixture begins to gently simmer, reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 30–35 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent the pudding from scorching or forming a skin. The mixture will thicken as it cooks.
When the rice pudding reaches a thick and creamy consistency, remove the pan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and raisins (if using).
Transfer the rice pudding to serving bowls. Serve warm for a comforting dessert or chill in the refrigerator if you prefer it cold.
For an extra touch, sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 1004 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.7 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1324 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 2201 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.
