Indulge in a classic and comforting dessert with this creamy rice pudding recipe. This dish is made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, and it will surely become a family favorite. Whether you enjoy it warm with butter, milk, and brown sugar or cold with the flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe will quickly become one of your favorites.
Old Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe
I love this pudding! I would much rather have a big bowl of this than a piece of cake or bowl of ice cream. If you are in the same boat as me, you must make this recipe. You will be thrilled with the flavor and texture of this easy recipe. Preparing it right in your kitchen gives you peace of mind over the ingredients and a chance to enjoy it both warm and cold.
Easy Ingredients – Outstanding Rice Pudding
- Rice – medium grain white rice is best
- Salt
- Milk – whole is best, but 2% will work
- Egg – make it a large one
- Granulated sugar
- Butter – if using salted, reduce the amount of salt by half
- Vanilla extract – the pure stuff
Recipe Tips
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Don’t let this burn to the bottom of the pot.
- Ensure you temper the egg so you do not end up with curdled or scrambled eggs.
- Add the ingredients in the order they are written in the final steps.
- If the pudding becomes too thick for your liking, add a couple of tablespoons of milk at a time until it reaches the desired thickness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Customize It!
- cinnamon and nutmeg
- raisins or dried cranberries
- chocolate chips
- whipped cream
- chopped almonds, walnuts or pecans
- honey or brown sugar
- butter
Always Temper the Egg for Rice Pudding
You don’t want to add an egg to a hot mixture without tempering it unless you are after that kind of effect, like in egg drop soup. But in this case, we want the egg to fully incorporate into the mixture, like in a pudding or a custard. In a separate bowl, beat your egg. Now add 1-2 tablespoons of the hot liquid, whisking constantly. Once whisked in, repeat, thoroughly whisking after each addition. If the bowl is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, you will probably begin to feel it warm. Once the egg mixture has started to warm, you can slowly whisk it into the warm pot without worrying that you will end up with a scrambled mess.
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Creamy Rice Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup medium grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In large saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt; bring back to a boil. Turn to simmer, cover with tight fitting lid, and cook 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Increase heat to medium low, add milk and cook until thick and creamy stirring constantly; approximately 15-20 minutes.
- In small bowl whisk egg. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the hot liquid to the egg; whisking constantly. Once whisked in, repeat again adding 1-2 tablespoons of the hot liquid to the egg; whisking constantly. Repeat if necessary thoroughly whisking after each addition until the egg mixture has warmed.
- Slowly whisk the egg mixture and sugar into the rice/milk mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
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Notes
- Cook over medium low heat stirring constantly. You don’t want this to burn to the bottom of the pot.
- Make sure you temper the egg so that you do not end up with curdled or scrambled eggs.
- Add the ingredients in the order they are written in the final steps.
- If the pudding becomes too thick for your liking add a couple of tablespoons of milk at a time until desired thickness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
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Brian Fergusson
Has anyone made this with brown rice?
Ada Vanderheide
So good. Nice and simple
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Ada!
Yeah Lifestyle
This was so creamy and delicious! Rice pudding brings back memories of childhood and I am definitely going to be making this again for the family! Thanks for the great recipe.
Oli
I just made this and it is so tasty!! It is just amazing how simple it is that anybody can make it.
Beth Pierce
So true Oli. I am glad that you liked it!
Lavanda
That was delicious, I’d love to eat this at every meal. Can’t wait to make this again. Thanks for sharing!
Tammy
Rice pudding always reminds me of the holidays. It’s such a delicious treat to have and so easy to make. This is a great recipe. I have made it several times and my family just loves it.
Melanie E
Thanks for the great rice pudding recipe. It’s perfect with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Such a yummy dessert.
Natasha
I love rice pudding with either Nutella in or some jam. Never made my own though.
Becky
Wow this is much easier than I thought it would be to make, thank you!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Becky! So glad that it worked out for you because rice pudding is delicious!
Cloudy
Just wondering if leftover cooked rice can be used instead of cooking fresh rice?
And when can you add the other ingredients? Thank you for sharing it looks delicious!
Beth Pierce
Yes you can use leftover rice. Take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes prior to starting the recipe to bring it to room temperature. Then put it in a pot and start with step #2.
Edgar
I first saw this dish in a martial arts movie and from then, I got so interested that I prepared it. Thanks for sharing your great version.
Tammy
This looks really interesting to try! I love a delicious rice pudding, thank you for this. 🙂