🍚 Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding (Creamy & Comforting Classic)

 

🍚 Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding (Creamy & Comforting Classic)

Few desserts bring back memories like a bowl of Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding. It’s warm, sweet, creamy, and perfectly spiced — the kind of simple comfort dessert that never goes out of style.

Made from pantry staples like milk, rice, sugar, and vanilla, this traditional rice pudding is easy to make on the stovetop (or baked if you prefer). Whether you serve it warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chilled for a cool treat, it’s the ultimate cozy dessert your family will request again and again.

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🥄 Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked white rice (short or medium grain preferred)

• 2 cups water

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1 cup heavy cream (or use all milk for a lighter version)

• ½ cup sugar

• 2 eggs (optional, for extra richness)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• Pinch of salt

• ½ cup raisins (optional but classic!)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Rice:

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rice and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

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2. Combine with Milk & Sugar:

Stir in milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens — about 20–25 minutes.

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3. Add Eggs & Flavor:

If using eggs, beat them in a small bowl and temper with a little hot mixture. Slowly stir back into the pot. Cook another 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy. Remove from heat.

Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins (if using).

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4. Serve & Enjoy:

Serve warm for a cozy dessert or chill for at least 2 hours for a cool, creamy pudding. Sprinkle with a little extra cinnamon before serving.

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🍯 Tips for Perfect Rice Pudding:

• Use whole milk or cream for the richest flavor.

• Stir frequently to prevent sticking or scorching.

• Add more milk if it becomes too thick after cooling.

• For extra flavor, add a cinnamon stick or a strip of lemon peel while simmering.

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🧁 Variations You’ll Love:

• Baked Rice Pudding: Bake in a buttered dish at 350°F for 35–40 minutes for a custard-style texture.

• Coconut Rice Pudding: Replace half the milk with coconut milk.

• Chocolate Rice Pudding: Stir in 2 tbsp cocoa powder for a rich twist.