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Creamy Rice Pudding
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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

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

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