🍚 Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
This classic dessert is creamy, comforting, and simple to make with basic pantry ingredients.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice (short or medium grain)
- 4 cups milk
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for topping)
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the rice
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, 2 cups milk, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
- Add remaining ingredients
- Stir in sugar, remaining milk, vanilla, and raisins (if using).
- Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens (about 15–20 minutes).
- Finish
- Remove from heat and stir in butter for extra richness.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving, if desired.
🌟 Tips for Best Results
- Use whole milk for creamier pudding.
- Stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
- For a richer flavor, replace part of the milk with heavy cream.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve in bowls with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Top with fresh berries or fruit compote.
- Pair with a warm cup of tea or coffee for a cozy treat.
If you want, I can also give a baked old-fashioned rice pudding recipe that has a caramelized top and extra custardy texture.
