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Rice Pudding with Bourbon-Soaked Raisins

This classic stovetop rice pudding recipe is wonderfully creamy, flavored with cinnamon and has bourbon-soaked raisins stirred in at the end.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup raisins
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup medium-grain white rice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • 2½ cups half-and-half
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Combine the raisins and the bourbon together in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. As soon as it reaches a simmer, remove from heat, cover, and set aside.
  2. Bring 2 cups water to boil in large, heavy-bottomed pot (at least 3 quarts). Stir in the rice and salt; cover and simmer over low heat, stirring once or twice until the water is almost fully absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Add the milk, half-and-half, and sugar. Increase the heat to medium-high to bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to maintain simmer without boiling. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to thicken, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring every couple of minutes to prevent sticking and scorching, until a spoon is just able to stand up in the pudding, about 15 minutes longer.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the raisins (with any extra bourbon), vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. (It can be covered with plastic wrap on the surface of the pudding and then refrigerated up to 2 days.) You can stir in some extra milk if reheating it, to achieve the original creamy consistency, if you'd like.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving
  • You can omit the bourbon if you don't wish to use liquor. Simply add the plain raisins to the pudding when directed in the recipe.
  • You can completely omit the raisins if you don't like them. Feel free to substitute another dried fruit if you wish, or leave out entirely.
  • If you cannot find half and half where you live, you can substitute half whole milk and half heavy cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 337mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 390IU (8%) Vitamin C 1.4mg (2%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 337mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 390IU 8%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Calcium 184mg 18%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

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