Old-Fashioned Stovetop Creamy Rice Pudding
Make the creamiest, old-fashioned rice pudding right on your stovetop. This simple recipe delivers ultimate comfort with classic vanilla and cinnamon flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 55 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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the rice, whole milk, sugar, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low once simmering.
- Cook uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes. The pudding is done when the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency. If it thickens too quickly, add a splash more milk.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve the rice pudding warm, or chill it completely for a firmer texture later.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, stir the pudding often during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- You can sprinkle ground cinnamon or nutmeg on top just before serving for added warmth.
- This dessert tastes great served warm or chilled the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 25