5 from 39 votes
Classic Rice Pudding
Classic Rice Pudding is a creamy dessert made by cooking medium grain white rice until tender, then combining it with milk, sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla to create a rich and comforting treat. The texture is soft and slightly thickened, with a smooth consistency enhanced by butter and the vanilla aroma. This pudding can be served warm or chilled, offering a mildly sweet and soothing option for dessert or snack time.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
156 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cups medium grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups milk divided, whole
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse the rice.
- Add water to large Dutch oven on high heat and bring to a boil, then add in the rice, stir, and cover.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook undisturbed for 18-20 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked mix in 1 cup of the milk along with the sugar and the salt.
- Cook over medium-low heat until the liquid has reduced and the mixture has thickened, about 18-20 minutes.
- Whisk together the last 1/2 cup of milk with your egg, then in a slow stream add it to your rice while mixing the rice well.
- Cook the rice an additional 3 minutes to bring the egg up to a safe temperature then remove from the heat.
- Add in the butter and vanilla off the heat, mixing well and top with cinnamon as garnish before serving (if desired).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.