This classic, comforting, creamy Rice Pudding recipe is made with just 5 ingredients right on your stovetop. A delightful, easy dessert flavored with vanilla and cinnamon that’s perfect for holidays and cozy nights by the fire.
Ingredients
- 4½ cups whole milk
- 1½ cups water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick 3 or 4 inches long
- 1 cup Arborio rice or look for Boomba rice that is used in paellas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup golden raisins optional
Garnish
- 1 cinnamon stick grated or ground cinnamon
Instructions
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In a heavy bottomed, 3 quart sauce pan, combine the milk, water, sugar, cinnamon stick and rice. Stir to combine.4½ cups whole milk,1½ cups water,¾ cup granulated sugar,1 cinnamon stick,1 cup Arborio rice
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Bring to an intense simmer (just below boiling) over medium high heat, stirring often. Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer and continue cooking, stirring often until the rice is tender, about 35 to 45 minutes. Some liquid will remain. The mixture should have the consistency of a thin oatmeal but will continue to thicken as it cools.
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Remove from heat and remove the cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract and raisins, if using.1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste,⅔ cup golden raisins
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Spoon the rice pudding into individual ramekins or small containers OR transfer to a large serving dish. Let the pudding cool slightly before serving or let cool to room temperature, cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day in advance.
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Just before serving, top with freshly grated cinnamon or ground cinnamon. Pudding can be enjoyed warm or cooled.1 cinnamon stick
Notes
For maximum vanilla flavor, split half of a vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds. Add it to the mixture when you add the cinnamon stick. Make sure to throw in the pod as well!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 1mg