The Ultimate Creamy Old Fashioned Stovetop Rice Pudding
Make a rich and smooth rice pudding on the stovetop using just a few simple ingredients for a classic comfort dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rinsed rice, whole milk, and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Cook uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, especially scraping the bottom of the pan.
- The pudding is done when the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Serve warm or chill completely before serving. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon before eating.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use whole milk or half-and-half.
- If the pudding becomes too thick while cooking, add a splash more milk until you reach the right consistency.
- You can add 1/2 cup of raisins during the last 15 minutes of cooking if you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 25