Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe
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Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe
Description
The Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe relies on simple ingredients like basmati rice, milk, cinnamon stick, sugar, and vanilla. The cooking process involves simmering the rice in milk infused with cinnamon and sugar until the grains are tender. Tempering a beaten egg into the hot rice mixture thickens the pudding, giving it a creamy and smooth texture. Removing the cinnamon stick after simmering allows the warm spice notes to infuse without overpowering the final dish.
The pudding works well served warm after cooking or chilled once cooled, making it flexible for different preferences or occasions. The gentle sweetness from sugar and the aromatic vanilla extract balance the mild earthiness of the rice. Its texture is rich yet delicate, with a softly set custard consistency.
This recipe is well suited for those who appreciate traditional comfort desserts with straightforward preparation. It also allows modifications such as substituting cream or adjusting sugar for taste. This rice pudding keeps well in the refrigerator, making it convenient for preparing in advance.
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup basmati rice uncooked
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the milk, cinnamon stick, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t boil over.
- Stir in the rice and allow it to simmer over medium-low heat until the rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg.
- While constantly whisking, add about ½ a cup of the warm rice mixture to the egg to temper the egg.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pot.
- Whisk until the rice mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Let the pudding cool to room temperature.
- Serve warm or transfer to an air-tight container and place it into the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Using whole milk enhances the pudding's creaminess, but substituting a portion with heavy cream or half-and-half is possible for a richer texture.
- The cinnamon stick adds subtle spice and can be omitted if desired without greatly affecting flavor.
- Sugar amounts can be adjusted based on personal preference for sweetness.
- Vanilla extract is optional and can be modified to suit taste.
- Nutrition estimates provided are approximate.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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