Creamy Rice Pudding

★ 4.7 · Easy

Slowly simmered rice and milk turn into a rich, creamy, cinnamon-scented pudding, a simple and comforting dessert that has warmed homes for generations.

5 minPrep Time

40 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

6 servingsYield

Why You'll Love This

Simple, comforting classic
Creamy texture with warm cinnamon flavor
Delicious warm or chilled

Ingredients

3/4 cupwhite short-grain or arborio rice
4 cupswhole milk
1/2 cupgranulated sugar
1/4 teaspoonsalt
1cinnamon stick
1 striplemon or orange zest
2large egg yolks
1/2 cupheavy cream
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon, for serving

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

290Calories

7gProtein

11gFat

40gCarbs

0gFiber

130mgSodium

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.

Method

Combine the rice, milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon stick, and citrus zest in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.

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