PrintThe Ultimate Creamy, Old-Fashioned Stovetop Rice Pudding
I am so glad you are here. This recipe gives you the creamiest, old-fashioned rice pudding made simply on the stovetop. It is comfort food in a bowl, perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup short-grain white rice (Arborio works well)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the rice, milk, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook, stirring every few minutes, for 30 to 40 minutes. The rice should absorb most of the liquid and become tender, and the mixture should thicken to a creamy consistency.
- Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the pudding is rich.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. The pudding will thicken more as it cools.
- Serve warm or chill completely for a firmer texture.
Notes
- For an even richer dessert, substitute 1/2 cup of the milk with 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
- If you want to add raisins, stir in 1/2 cup of golden raisins during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon or a dash of nutmeg on top just before serving for added aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 25