The Creamiest Rice Pudding Recipe
Shaziya
There’s something magical about a bowl of creamy rice pudding—it’s comfort food at its finest. In just 50 minutes, you’ll have a dessert that feels like it’s been simmering all day.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup starchy rice like arborio, calrose or sushi rice
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
Combine all of the above ingredients in a medium saucepan over low heat and allow it to come to a gentle simmer.
Put on the lid and cook on low for 35-40 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has thickened but not absorbed fully. Stir occasionally.
Remove from the heat while the rice pudding is still quite 'saucy' and allow to sit with the lid on for 20 minutes. During this time the rice will continue to absorb and thicken the liquid leaving you with a rich and creamy rice pudding.
Serve warm or cold with a dollop of raspberry jam on top.
Once cooled, store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy cold or reheat before serving either on the stovetop over low heat with a small splash of milk or in a covered bowl in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Keyword comfort food, creamy, dessert, homemade, rice pudding