Description
Indulge in this comforting rice pudding that evokes memories of cozy moments in grandma’s kitchen. With its rich, creamy texture and delightful sweetness accented by vanilla and cinnamon, this dish warms the heart and pleases the palate. Perfect for family gatherings or a soothing solo treat, it’s incredibly easy to make using leftover cooked rice. Whether served warm or chilled, each spoonful is a delicious reminder of simpler times.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 3 cups whole milk (or almond/coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional toppings: raisins, nuts, whipped cream
Instructions
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork if it’s cold from the fridge.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cooked rice, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir gently.
- Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally for about 15-20 minutes until thickened and creamy.
- In the final minutes of cooking, sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve warm or chill in bowls for later enjoyment. Add optional toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg