Description
Experience the nostalgic warmth of homemade rice pudding with milk and cinnamon. This creamy dessert combines tender short-grain rice, rich milk, and aromatic spices, creating a delightful treat perfect for chilly evenings or sweet breakfasts. Simple to prepare and customizable, this rice pudding is sure to become a beloved favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio or short-grain rice
- 4 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 2 tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine rinsed rice, milk, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cinnamon stick and vanilla extract; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Adjust consistency by adding more milk if desired; taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels.
- Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, serve warm or chilled with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 24mg