The Best Rice Pudding
Indulge in the creamy comfort of *The Best Rice Pudding*, a classic dessert made irresistibly rich and velvety with simple pantry staples. This easy recipe combines short-grain white rice, whole milk, and a touch of butter, simmered to perfection with warm cinnamon and vanilla for a spoonful of nostalgia in every bite. Sweetened with just the right amount of granulated sugar and enhanced with optional raisins for extra texture, this one-pot wonder is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it warm, chilled, or topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg for an elegant finish. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep, this homemade rice pudding is the ultimate cozy dessert for family nights or special occasions!
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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
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from clumping together.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the water is mostly absorbed.
Add the milk, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt to the saucepan with the partially cooked rice. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Lower the heat to maintain a slow simmer, and cook uncovered for about 30-35 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. The mixture will thicken as it cooks and the rice becomes tender.
Once the rice pudding has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and raisins (if using).
Let the pudding cool slightly, as it will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
For an extra touch, sprinkle a little ground nutmeg over the top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1717 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 990 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.5 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1295 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.
