Description
This creamy rice pudding recipe offers a warm, comforting dessert. It features a smooth texture, vanilla sweetness, and a hint of cinnamon. This dish is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine cooked rice, whole milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice pudding thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve the creamy rice pudding warm or chill it for a cold dessert.
Notes
- For a richer rice pudding, you can substitute some of the whole milk with heavy cream.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and cinnamon to your taste.
- Leftover creamy rice pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can top your creamy rice pudding with fresh fruit, nuts, or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg