Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy rice pudding infused with warm cinnamon flavors. A delightful dessert that is perfect served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Pudding:
- ¾ cup uncooked medium-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- raisins or chopped dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil, then simmer until tender.
- Cook Pudding: Add milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Cook until thick, then stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and butter.
- Finish: Stir in raisins or dried fruit if desired. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk and almond milk for the cream and whole milk.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Short-grain rice can be used for an even creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
