Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of this amazing old-fashioned rice pudding. Creamy, sweet, and spiced with cinnamon, this classic dessert is a true delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (extra)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Pudding Base: Stir in milk, sugar, and salt. Cook until thickened.
- Temper the Eggs: Beat eggs with extra milk. Slowly add hot rice mixture to eggs.
- Thicken the Pudding: Cook the mixture until thickened. Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla, and raisins. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, use whole milk and temper the eggs properly.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
