Description
A creamy and delicious homemade rice pudding recipe that is easy to make and perfect for dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of rice
- 4 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 cup of raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens (about 20-25 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and then temper them by adding a small amount of the hot rice mixture to the eggs, stirring constantly.
- Slowly add the tempered egg mixture back into the rice pudding, stirring continuously.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and raisins (if using).
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or chilled.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use whole milk or a combination of milk and cream.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
- This pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Homemade Rice Pudding, Rice Pudding Recipe, Creamy Rice Pudding