Old-Fashioned Creamy Stovetop Rice Pudding
This recipe delivers the creamiest, old-fashioned rice pudding using a simple stovetop method. It is a classic comfort dessert flavored with vanilla and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup short-grain white rice (Arborio or Calrose work well)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the rice, whole milk, and salt in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes, for 40 to 50 minutes. The pudding is done when the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to your desired creamy consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
- Let the pudding stand for 5 minutes before serving. The pudding will thicken further as it cools.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with extra ground cinnamon, or chill completely for a cold dessert.
Notes
- For an extra rich texture, substitute 1/2 cup of the whole milk with heavy cream.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add 1/4 cup more milk while the pudding is still warm.
- You can make this dessert ahead; store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 25