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.
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Courtney
Omg can we say yum!!?! I’ve never made rice pudding, but it doesn’t look too difficult. Might have to give this a try!
Beth Pierce
It is very easy, creamy and delicious!!
Preet
This looks so easy to prepare for my kids. They will love this for sure.
Alexandra Cook
This looks so delughtful and tasty. My kids would absolutely this. I have to try making this.
Sommer
The best rice pudding I’ve ever had!
kumamonjeng
The ingredient is easy for us as we have rice everyday but I have not tried rice pudding before. Look super delicious and will try it out one day.
Beth Pierce
Awesome! I hope you enjoy it!
Erica
I have never eaten rice pudding before. I might be inclined to try this
Beth Pierce
Awesome! I hope you do!!
Sara
This dish looks delicious! Great tips on how to temper an egg; that can be tricky!
Yeah Lifestyle
We love rice pudding in our house but I have never tried making it myself. Might have to give this recipe a try.
John Mulindi
I just learned rice pudding from this article, it looks interesting recipe to try out. Thanks for sharing.
Jasmine Hewitt
i’ve never tried to make a rice pudding. but it sounds like something i should, my son might like it
Danielle
I don’t think that I have ever tried rice pudding before but it actually sounds really good. It also looks easy to make!
Beth Pierce
It is delicious and easy. I hope you try it!
Heather
I haven’t had rice pudding in so many years. I have to make some for the family soon.
Surekha Busa
Wow, this rice pudding looks so creamy, i will surely try this rice pudding recipe, i am pretty sure it is perfect and delicious.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Surekha! I hope you love it as much as we do!
Chad
5 stars!!!! I love rice puddings, this one is very easy to prepare. Thanks a lot.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Chad! I love rice pudding too!
Ashley
This is so creamy and perfect!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! It is so delicious! You should give it try.
Erin
LOVE rice pudding. We add bourbon to ours 🙂
Beth Pierce
Everything is a better with a little bourbon!