Description
Make a classic, creamy rice pudding on the stovetop using simple ingredients for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- Combine the rinsed rice, whole milk, sugar, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Cook uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes. The pudding is done when the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with extra ground cinnamon, or chill completely before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of the whole milk with heavy cream.
- If the pudding becomes too thick while cooling, stir in a splash of milk to reach your preferred texture.
- You can make this dessert ahead of time; store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 25