Creamy Rice Pudding
A nostalgic and comforting dessert made with creamy whole milk and sweet spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup arborio rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the rice, milk, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the rice is cooked and the mixture thickens (about 20-25 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and add a few tablespoons of the hot rice mixture to temper the eggs.
- Slowly add the egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and raisins if using.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding fresh berries, nutmeg, or toasted nuts for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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