Simple 4-Ingredient Stovetop Rice Pudding
This Simple Stovetop Rice Pudding is creamy, comforting, and made with just four pantry ingredients. Slowly simmered rice and milk create a rich, velvety texture, while sugar and vanilla add classic sweetness. It’s a cozy dessert that can be served warm or chilled.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice short- or medium-grain works best
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the uncooked rice and 2 1/2 cups of the milk and stir gently.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 25–35 minutes, stirring often until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens.
- Add the remaining milk gradually if the pudding becomes too thick while cooking.
- Stir in the sugar and cook for another 3–5 minutes until fully dissolved and the pudding becomes silky.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the pudding rest for 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving warm, or chill for a cold dessert.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg before serving. If the pudding thickens too much after cooling, stir in a splash of milk to loosen it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 43.8gProtein: 7.5gFat: 6.2gSaturated Fat: 3.8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 76mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 26.3g
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