Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of homemade rice pudding, a nostalgic dessert that combines velvety short-grain rice, rich whole milk, and fragrant vanilla. Topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon, this delightful dish evokes warm memories while offering a satisfying treat for breakfast or dessert. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create a bowl of bliss that brings joy to every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; drain.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer until most water evaporates.
- Stir in milk and sugar, cooking over medium heat until creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and cinnamon stick; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and stir in raisins if desired.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg