Description
The BEST Rice Pudding is a creamy and indulgent dessert that brings comfort and joy to any family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the Arborio rice, whole milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer gently, stirring occasionally until the rice is tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add a spoonful of the hot rice mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly to temper the eggs.
- Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot, stirring consistently until the pudding thickens.
- If using, stir in the raisins and cook for an additional few minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of butter to the pudding after cooking.
- This pudding can be served warm or chilled, depending on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg