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Easy Rice Pudding
5 from 18 votes

Easy Rice Pudding

This Easy Rice Pudding cooks medium-grain rice first in water, then simmers it in half and half with sugar and salt until creamy. Adding a beaten egg at the end thickens the pudding further, while butter and vanilla finish the smooth, rich dessert with balanced sweetness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white rice medium grain, uncooked
  • 1½ cups water
  • 2½-3 cups half and half divided
  • ⅓-½ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan bring the 1½ cups of water to boil. Once boiling stir in the rice. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes. Make sure the rice is thoroughly cooked*
  2. Transfer the cooked rice into a clean saucepan. Add 1½ cups half and half, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until creamy. About 15-20 minutes
  3. Stir in the rest of the half and half then add the beaten egg, and raisins. Cook for another 2 minutes. Stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.
*Note: The secret to rice pudding is adding the sugar at the correct time. Do not add the sugar until the rice is thoroughly cooked, as the rice will not continue to soften. If you have tried this recipe before and did not like it, give it another whirl making sure that the rice is cooked before adding the sugar and other ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 128mg (5%) Potassium 126mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 342IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 342IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.