Here’s a comforting recipe for Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding—creamy, gently sweet, and classic.
🍚 Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice (long grain or medium grain)
- 4 cups milk (whole milk preferred for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- Butter (optional, 1 tablespoon for extra richness)
Instructions
- Cook the rice
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, 2 cups of milk, and salt.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice is tender and milk is mostly absorbed.
- Add remaining ingredients
- Stir in the remaining 2 cups milk, sugar, and raisins (if using).
- Continue cooking on low heat, stirring frequently, 15–20 minutes until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Add flavorings
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter (if using).
- Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on top if desired.
- Serve
- Serve warm or chill in the fridge for a cold version.
- Optional: garnish with extra cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream.
💡 Tips
- Stir frequently to prevent the milk from scorching on the bottom.
- For a richer pudding, substitute 1/2 cup of milk with cream.
- Adjust sugar to taste or try maple syrup or honey for a different sweetness.
If you want, I can also give you a stovetop version that cooks in 20 minutes flat but still tastes like the old-fashioned slow-cooked pudding.
