Classic rice pudding
Creamy, comforting, and lightly spiced, this classic rice pudding brings together soft rice, rich milk, and cozy vanilla-cinnamon warmth in every spoonful. A timeless dessert loved across generations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup white rice (short or medium grain)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, 3 cups of milk, sugar, and salt. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens, about 20–25 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the remaining 1 cup of milk.
- Temper the egg mixture by slowly stirring in a bit of the hot pudding, then pour it all back into the saucepan.
- Cook and stir for 5–7 more minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and raisins if using. Let sit 10 minutes to thicken more.
- Serve warm with extra cinnamon or chill before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a cinnamon stick during cooking and remove before serving.
- Soak raisins beforehand to keep them plump.
- Adjust sweetness to taste or drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
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