Ultra Creamy Stovetop Old Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe
Make a classic, comforting rice pudding on your stovetop. This recipe delivers an ultra-creamy texture using simple, familiar ingredients, perfect for a nostalgic sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain white rice (Arborio or medium grain works well)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the rice, whole milk, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring often to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. You want a very slow, gentle bubble.
- Cook uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes. The pudding thickens as the rice absorbs the liquid and releases starch.
- When the pudding is thick and creamy, stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. The pudding will thicken more as it cools.
- Serve the rice pudding warm, or chill it completely for a cold dessert. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- For an even creamier result, use evaporated milk instead of 1 cup of the whole milk.
- If you prefer raisins in your pudding, add 1/2 cup of golden raisins when you add the milk in step 1.
- This recipe makes a wonderful make-ahead pudding; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 25