Creamy Old-Fashioned Stovetop Rice Pudding
Make a classic, creamy rice pudding on the stovetop using simple ingredients for a comforting dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rinsed rice, whole milk, sugar, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- Reduce the heat to low once simmering. Cook uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency. The pudding will thicken more as it cools.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with ground cinnamon, or chill completely before serving.
Notes
- Use short-grain rice, like Arborio, for the creamiest texture.
- If the pudding becomes too thick while cooking, add a splash more milk.
- You can substitute brown sugar for white sugar for a slightly deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 25