Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe
This Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding is a warm and comforting dessert featuring tender rice slowly cooked in sweetened whole milk, infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg. Enhanced with optional plump raisins, this creamy pudding is perfect served warm or chilled for a nostalgic treat that’s easy to make and deliciously satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Cooking Liquid
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (short or medium grain recommended)
- 2 cups water
Pudding Base
- 4 cups whole milk, divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
Flavoring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Make the Pudding Base: Add 3 cups of whole milk, ½ cup sugar, and a pinch of salt to the cooked rice. Cook over medium heat uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 20 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
- Temper the Eggs: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and the remaining 1 cup of milk. Slowly add a spoonful of the hot rice mixture to the egg mixture while whisking rapidly to avoid scrambling. Then gradually stir the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rice pudding.
- Flavor and Finish: Continue to cook the pudding for another 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (if using), and ½ cup raisins (if desired).
- Serve: Spoon the rice pudding into bowls. Enjoy it warm for a comforting treat or chill for several hours to serve cold and firm.
Notes
- Use short or medium grain rice for the best creamy texture; long grain rice is less sticky.
- Stir frequently during cooking to prevent the mixture from sticking or burning on the bottom of the pan.
- Tempering the eggs is crucial to avoid curdling and to achieve a smooth pudding.
- Raisins add a traditional sweetness and texture but are optional.
- Rice pudding thickens further upon cooling, so adjust cooking time based on your preferred consistency.
- Can be served warm or chilled; chilling will firm up the pudding.
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