Rice Pudding Recipe
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4.9
Rice Pudding Recipe
Description
The rice pudding is made by simmering arborio rice in a combination of whole milk and half-and-half with sugar and salt until the rice is tender but maintains some texture. Once removed from heat, warm spices like cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg are added along with vanilla and butter to deepen the flavor. A beaten egg is quickly whisked in to thicken the pudding without scrambling, and heavy cream is stirred in for richness.
This dessert can be enjoyed warm immediately or chilled as it thickens in the fridge. If cooled and too thick, stirring in additional cream or half-and-half restores a creamy consistency. The pudding offers a comforting balance of creamy texture and sweet-spiced flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup arborio rice rinsed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream plus more as needed (see instructions below)
Instructions
- Stir milk, half & half, rice, sugar, and salt together in a cold pot. Place over heat and bring to a simmer and reduce heat down to medium-low to gently cook until rice is soft or cooked to your liking, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and butter. Crack an egg into a separate dish and whisk into hot rice pudding quickly to thicken without cooking.
- Stir in heavy whipping cream and serve warm.
- As rice pudding cools and is refrigerated, it will start to thicken. If you'd like to serve it cold, stir in some extra cream or half and half to thin to the consistency you'd prefer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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