Description
Start your day with the warm embrace of Old Fashioned Rice Pudding—a creamy, comforting classic perfect for quick breakfast, easy dessert, or a wholesome snack. With simple ingredients and a rich vanilla-cinnamon flavor, this stovetop pudding is egg-free, meal prep-friendly, and easily adaptable for dairy-free diets. It’s one of those easy recipes that checks every box when you’re short on time but craving something nostalgic and delicious. Great for breakfast ideas or dessert inspiration!
Ingredients
4 cups whole milk
2 cups cooked white rice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup raisins
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of whole milk to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to avoid scalding.
2. Add 2 cups of cooked white rice, 1/3 cup of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the milk. Stir well and reduce heat to low.
3. Let the mixture simmer on low for 20–25 minutes, stirring often until it thickens.
4. Stir in 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
5. If using, add 1/3 cup of raisins and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Serve warm or chilled. The pudding thickens more as it cools.
Notes
Use Arborio or short-grain rice for extra creaminess.
Stir constantly near the end to avoid scorching.
Add milk while reheating if it becomes too thick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: old fashioned rice pudding, rice dessert, quick breakfast, easy dessert, comfort food