on Mar 07, 2023, Updated May 28, 2024
Why You’ll Love Rice Pudding
This Rice Pudding is comfort food in a 🥣 bowl. It comes together really quickly and uses the simplest of ingredients we all usually have on hand. The result is a creamy bowl that makes a great snack or dessert. The kids will love the pudding texture and sweet vanilla flavors. You can also have fun with additional ingredients, such as cinnamon, 🍋 lemon zest or dried fruit. However you make it, this dish is like a big hug!
How to Prepare Rice Pudding
💧 Start by rinsing the rice really well. 🔥 Now, add water to a pot over medium-high heat and let it come to a boil. Then add in the rinsed rice and reduce the heat to low. ♨️ Put a lid on the pot, leaving an opening on the side, and then let it boil until the water has fully evaporated. 🍚 Once the rice is 90% cooked and the water has fully absorbed into the rice, remove it from the heat. 🥛 Next, in a separate pot, add the milk, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Let it come to a simmer and stir until the sugar dissolves. 🥄 Add in the cooked rice and stir the whole time, until the mixture thickens. This can take up to 10 minutes on medium heat. 😋 Then carefully taste the rice and when it’s fully cooked and thickened, you can take it off the heat. 🥄 Last but not least, stir in the pure vanilla bean paste or extract. 🥣 Pour the pudding into ramekins (glasses or bowls) and enjoy warm or let it cool completely, cover it, and transfer it to the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions for Rice Pudding
Best Served With
Serve Rice Pudding with a variety of fresh 🫐 fruit for a light snack or simple dessert. Sprinkle the Rice Pudding with nuts and toasted 🥥 coconut. For some additional sweetness, you can serve Rice Pudding with a drizzle of 🍯 honey or even chocolate sauce. Serve the Rice Pudding with a selection of 🍪 cookies for a little crunchy contrast to the creamy pudding. Try my Honey Cookies or Italian Amaretti Cookies.
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