A warm, creamy rice pudding is simple comfort food you can make with basic ingredients. Here’s a classic stovetop version:
Creamy Rice Pudding
Ingredients (serves 4–6):
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions:
- Cook the rice:
- In a pot, combine rice and water.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Add milk and sugar:
- Stir in milk, sugar, and salt.
- Cook on low heat, stirring often, for 15–20 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Finish:
- Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, butter, and raisins (if using).
- Cook a few more minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve:
- Serve warm or chilled. Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top if you like.
💡 Tips:
- Stir frequently to prevent sticking
- Add more milk if it gets too thick
- For extra richness, replace some milk with cream
If you want, I can give you a baked rice pudding or a South Asian kheer-style version with cardamom and nuts.
