5 from 15 votes
Vanilla Almond Rice Pudding Recipe
Vanilla Almond Rice Pudding blends Arborio rice with milk, half and half, and almond and vanilla flavorings for a creamy, textured dessert. The rice is cooked slowly by gradually adding milk, stirring to absorb liquid and develop thickness. Toasted almonds sprinkled on top add contrast in crunch and a nutty note. The pudding can be served warm, showcasing its comforting, subtly sweet character.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
347 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 3 1/2 cups milk skim
- 1/2 cup half and half fat free
- pinch salt
- 4 tablespoons truvia sweetener or splenda or regular sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 cup almonds toasted
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter and stir in arborio rice to coat grains. Pour in enough milk to cover the rice by 1/3 inch or so. Continuously stir the rice until the milk has been absorbed and mixture turns very thick. Continue this process until all milk has been added.
- Stir in half & half and Truvia until rice is cooked to your liking and the desired consistency is reached. Feel free to add in a few more splashes of milk to make the pudding thinner or cook it longer to have it thicker.
- Remove from heat and stir in almond extract and vanilla bean paste. Top with toasted almonds and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
145mg
(6%)
Potassium
496mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
540IU
(11%)
Calcium
313mg
(31%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.