Ingredients
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Step 2: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, whole milk, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to ensure the sugar dissolves and the rice doesn’t stick.
Step 4: Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan partially. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to a creamy consistency.
Step 5: If using raisins, stir them in during the last 10 minutes of simmering.
Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Let the easy rice pudding sit for 5 minutes to thicken further before serving.
Notes
For an extra creamy texture, you can stir in a beaten egg at the very end of cooking, but be sure to temper it first with a bit of the hot pudding liquid.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Sweet Breakfasts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy rice pudding, stovetop rice pudding, creamy dessert, comfort food, sweet breakfast
