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Old Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe

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This classic Old Fashioned Rice Pudding recipe offers a creamy and comforting dessert made by slowly simmering rice in whole milk, sweetened with sugar and enriched with egg and vanilla. Finished with a buttery brown sugar topping caramelized under the broiler, it’s a nostalgic treat perfect served warm or chilled.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt

Topping

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the uncooked rice, whole milk, granulated sugar, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the egg evenly throughout the mixture.
  2. Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom and to ensure even heating.
  3. Slow Simmer: Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 60 to 90 minutes. Stir occasionally until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency.
  4. Prepare for Broiling: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Transfer the cooked rice pudding into a 9×9 inch baking dish or divide it evenly into individual heat-safe ramekins.
  5. Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the light brown sugar over the top of the pudding and dot with the small pieces of salted butter.
  6. Broil: Place the dish under the broiler and watch closely as you broil for 2 to 4 minutes, until the sugar melts, becomes bubbly, and turns a golden brown caramelized color.
  7. Serve: Allow the pudding to rest for 5 minutes so the topping can set. Serve warm or chilled, according to your preference.

Notes

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching during long simmering.
  • Stir often during simmering to avoid rice sticking or burning on the bottom.
  • Watch carefully during broiling to prevent the sugar topping from burning.
  • This rice pudding can be served either warm for comfort or chilled for a refreshing dessert.
  • For a lighter version, you can substitute low-fat milk but the richness will be reduced.

Keywords: rice pudding, old fashioned rice pudding, creamy rice dessert, classic dessert, broiled brown sugar topping

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