5 from 66 votes
Creamy Rice Pudding
This Creamy Rice Pudding features medium-grain rice simmered slowly with milk, sugar, and vanilla bean, enriched with egg yolk and cinnamon for warmth. The pudding thickens to a soft, custard-like texture and is served chilled with raisins, providing a classic dessert experience with a smooth, gently spiced flavor profile.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
343 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mexican, British
Ingredients
- 1 vanilla bean
- 3 ½ cups milk whole
- sugar heaping 1/3 cup
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2/3 cup rice medium-grain
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Slice the vanilla bean in half longways and scrape out all of the seeds using a knife. Place the seeds and hollowed out vanilla bean pods in a medium-size saucepot.
- Add the milk, sugar, salt, and rice to the pot with the vanilla and bring to a rolling simmer over medium heat while constantly stirring.
- Turn the heat down to low and stir every 2-3 minutes for 20-25 minutes until the rice is soft and the mixture is relatively thick, like a thin risotto.
- Remove the vanilla pods and stir in the egg yolk and cinnamon until completely mixed in.
- Transfer the rice to a casserole dish and spread out. Chill for 30-40 minutes or until cold.
- Serve with raisins.
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Notes
- Cook the pudding gently to allow the rice starch and milk to form a creamy texture.
- Vanilla bean adds depth, but 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract can be used as a substitute, added after cinnamon.
- Raisins can be stirred in during cooking or added just before serving.
- Spread pudding thinly in a dish to chill evenly in about 30 minutes.
- Optional addition of unsalted butter gives extra richness.
- Can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept refrigerated up to 5 days; freezing not recommended.
Nutrition Information
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
245mg
(10%)
Potassium
461mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
411IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
252mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.