Creamy Old-Fashioned Stovetop Rice Pudding
Make a rich, creamy, and comforting classic rice pudding on the stovetop using simple ingredients. This recipe delivers a nostalgic dessert perfect for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
- Combine the rinsed rice, whole milk, sugar, and salt in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the mixture just begins to simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook, stirring often (every 3 to 5 minutes), for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency. Do not allow it to boil rapidly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- If the pudding seems too thick, stir in a splash of extra milk until it reaches your preferred creaminess.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with extra ground cinnamon.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of some of the milk.
- This pudding thickens considerably as it cools. Adjust the final consistency with milk if you plan to eat it cold later.
- You can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 25