Rice Pudding

Rice pudding is the perfect dessert or breakfast recipe. The creamy texture and warm spices makes it perfect served when the weather gets cooler. All you need is basic ingredients and you can easily make this on the stovetop.

If you loved our Tapioca Pudding then you are going to love this Rice Pudding.

What is Rice Pudding?

Rice pudding is a combination of rice and milk that is cooked on the stovetop for a delicious dessert. The warm spices makes it the perfect fall dessert. You can serve this warm, cold, sweet or savory.

Ingredients

• Uncooked Short-Grain White Rice – You can use cooked rice as well
• Whole Milk – We like the creamy texture that whole milk gives the rice. But you can also use coconut milk or almond milk
• Sugar – We used white sugar, but you can use a sweetener of your choice
• Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon – Other spices to add in nutmeg or pumpkin spice

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How to Make Rice Pudding

Step 1 – In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, 3 cups of the whole milk, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to a simmer.

Step 2 – In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of whole milk and the egg yolks until smooth.

Step 3 – Gradually pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the rice pudding, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Continue cooking until mixture thickens over medium heat.

Step 4 – Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.

Step 5 – In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.

Step 6 – Spoon the rice pudding into individual serving dishes and swirl the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture into each serving. Cool, serve and enjoy with orange zest and chopped nuts.

Expert Tips

• Type of Rice – I would probably use a rice such as Arborio. But you can also use a short grain rice.
• For a Richer Pudding, you can use half-and-half or a combination of whole milk and heavy cream instead of just whole milk.
• Texture – If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the pudding with an immersion blender.

Serving Suggestions

Rice pudding is traditionally served as a breakfast but we also like to serve as a dessert. When serving for breakfast, I like to serve with a side of Fruit Salad Recipe topped with slice almonds, chopped pistachios and raisins.

For a sweet dessert, drizzle with honey or chocolate syrup for a after dinner treat.

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