Description
Rice pudding is a cherished comfort food that envelops you in warmth and sweetness. With its creamy texture, rich vanilla flavor, and a hint of cinnamon, this delightful dessert serves as the perfect ending to any meal or a cozy breakfast option. Simple to make, it’s sure to become a family favorite for gatherings or quiet nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice (Arborio or sushi)
- 4 cups whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, milk, sugar, and salt. Stir gently and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, add the cinnamon stick and vanilla extract, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes while stirring occasionally until the rice is tender and most milk is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Discard the cinnamon stick before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg