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Creamy Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

Creamy Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

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Discover my creamy old-fashioned rice pudding recipe – a velvety, cinnamon-kissed comfort dessert that transforms simple ingredients into an indulgent treat. Perfect warm or chilled!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Brown sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice in water until mostly absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. Add milk, sugar, and salt. Simmer until thickened, stirring frequently, 15-20 minutes.
  3. Whisk eggs and cream in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup hot rice mixture to eggs, whisking constantly.
  5. Return egg mixture to saucepan, cook 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter.
  7. Serve warm or chilled with brown sugar topping if desired.