Description
This rice pudding is a delightful combination of creamy texture and sweet flavor. With just a few key ingredients like cooked rice and whole milk, it’s an easy dessert perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups white rice (cooked)
- 3 cups whole milk
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup golden raisins
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a thick-bottomed saucepan, but don't let it boil.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg.
- Remove ½ cup of the warm milk from the saucepan and mix it with the egg, then set aside.
- Add sugar, salt, cinnamon, and rice to the remaining milk in the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for 10-15 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Stir in the egg/milk mixture and golden raisins (if using) and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla; stir until the butter has melted.
- Let sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly as it thickens more.
- Serve warm or transfer to an airtight container to cool and serve cold.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use extra milk.
You can substitute raisins with other dried fruits or nuts for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg