Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of homemade rice pudding with this classic stovetop recipe. Perfectly sweetened and flavored with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, this dessert is a delightful treat that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Pudding:
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Cook Mixture: Stir in milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 20–25 minutes until thickened.
- Final Touches: Remove from heat, add vanilla, cinnamon, and raisins. Cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk or almond milk.
- Replace raisins with dates or dried cranberries for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
