Description
Experience the comforting delight of creamy rice pudding made with leftover cooked rice. This easy-to-make dessert envelops your taste buds in a velvety texture, enhanced by the warmth of cinnamon and the sweetness of sugar. Perfect for any occasion, this nostalgic treat can be served warm or chilled, making it a versatile favorite that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cooked rice, milk, sugar, and salt. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Add vanilla extract and cinnamon; stir to combine.
- Lower heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency.
- Serve immediately if you prefer it warm, or transfer to bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours if you prefer it chilled.
- Top with additional cinnamon or fresh fruit before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg