Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding is a classic, comforting dessert made with simple pantry ingredients. It’s creamy, lightly sweet, and often flavored with vanilla and cinnamon. 🍚🥛
Ingredients
- ¾ cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- ⅓–½ cup sugar (to taste)
- 1 egg (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: raisins
Instructions
- Cook the rice:
In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is tender (about 15 minutes). - Add milk and sugar:
Stir in the milk, sugar, and salt. Cook on low heat, stirring often, until the mixture becomes creamy (about 15–20 minutes). - Add egg (optional):
Beat the egg in a small bowl. Slowly mix in a little hot rice mixture to warm it, then stir it back into the pot and cook for 2–3 minutes. - Finish the pudding:
Stir in butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and raisins if using. - Serve:
Serve warm or chilled, with extra cinnamon sprinkled on top.
Tips for the Best Rice Pudding
- Use whole milk for a richer texture.
- Stir frequently so it doesn’t stick.
- It will thicken more as it cools.
If you’d like, I can also show you a 5-ingredient old-fashioned rice pudding that grandmothers used to make during the Great Depression era. 🍮
