Description
Warm, creamy rice pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert, enveloping you in its sweet embrace with each velvety spoonful. This easy-to-make recipe combines short-grain rice, milk, and simple spices for a delightful dish that’s perfect for cozy evenings or as a nostalgic breakfast treat. Top it with fresh fruits or nuts for an extra layer of flavor, and watch as your loved ones savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 4 cups whole milk (or almond/coconut milk for dairy-free)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus more for topping)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer while stirring frequently until thickened (about 20 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg