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Creamiest Rice Pudding Recipe (Old-Fashioned & Cozy)

Creamiest Rice Pudding

Creamiest rice pudding made with simple ingredients and a slow simmer. Cozy, rich, and easy — the ultimate comfort dessert everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Classic, Comfort food
Calories: 316
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup uncooked short or medium grain white rice
  • 4 cups whole milk or a mix of whole milk and cream
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cinnamon stick or ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • Optional: 1 egg beaten
  • Optional toppings: raisins nutmeg, honey, jam

Method
 

  1. Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon stick (if using).
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered, stirring often, for 30–35 minutes, until the rice is tender and the pudding is thick.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. For extra richness, temper the egg and stir it in now, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  5. Let rest for 5–10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled with your favorite toppings.

Notes

If using leftover cooked rice, reduce milk slightly and cut cooking time to 15–20 minutes.