Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of this Amazing Old Fashioned Rice Pudding recipe. Creamy and rich, with hints of vanilla and warm spices, this classic dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups whole milk, divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in 3 cups of milk, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes until creamy.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup milk with beaten eggs. Slowly stir into hot rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Final Touches: Remove from heat, add raisins, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Top with cinnamon or whipped cream when serving.
- For creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
