Irresistible Homemade Rice Pudding Recipe to Savor Recipe
Indulge in the creamy and comforting delight of this homemade rice pudding recipe. With a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, this classic dessert is sure to please your taste buds.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Rice Pudding:
- 1 cup short-grain rice (Arborio or sushi rice)
- 4 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp butter
Optional Toppings:
- Raisins or fresh fruit for topping
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- Cook the Rice: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine rinsed rice and whole milk. Stir occasionally and heat until steaming (avoid boiling).
- Add Sweetness: Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved.
- Infuse Flavors: Add the cinnamon stick and vanilla extract; let the mixture simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Final Touch: Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in butter.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator; garnish with optional toppings like raisins or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Rice Pudding, Homemade, Dessert, Comfort Food