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Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

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Old Fashioned Rice Pudding is a cozy, creamy dessert made with simple pantry staples like rice, milk, and sugar. Slowly cooked to perfection, it’s a nostalgic treat that can be served warm or cold and customized with spices or mix-ins.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup short or medium-grain white rice
  • 4 cups whole milk (or a mix of milk and cream)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/3 cup raisins or golden raisins (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for richness)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, milk, sugar, and salt.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  3. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to a pudding-like consistency.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and optional additions like cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins.
  5. If desired, stir in butter for added richness.
  6. Serve warm for comfort or chill in the fridge for a cool treat. Stir before serving if chilled.

Notes

  • Use short or medium-grain rice for the creamiest texture.
  • Stir frequently during cooking to avoid burning or sticking.
  • Adjust sugar to taste for more or less sweetness.
  • Can be served warm or cold—both are delicious.
  • Not ideal for freezing, as texture may become grainy.

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