Description
Rice pudding is a comforting dessert that combines creamy milk with tender Arborio rice, sweet sugar, and aromatic vanilla. This delightful dish evokes nostalgia, making it perfect for cozy family gatherings or a sweet treat any day of the week. Customize your rice pudding with toppings like fresh fruit or raisins to elevate its flavor and texture. Indulge in this timeless classic that’s sure to please everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups whole milk (or almond/coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rinsed rice and milk. Stir gently.
- Once steaming (not boiling), add sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Mix in vanilla extract and cinnamon; let simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- If too thick, stir in extra milk to reach desired creaminess.
- Spoon into bowls and top with raisins or fresh fruit if desired. Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 24mg