Creamy Vanilla Rice Pudding
A velvety, comforting dessert with the warm embrace of vanilla and cinnamon in every spoonful. This creamy rice pudding comes together easily on the stovetop and can be enjoyed warm or chilled. A crowd-pleaser that feels indulgent yet uses simple pantry staples.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 1½ cups short-grain white rice
- 2½ cups water
- 5 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Sugar to taste
- Ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks for garnish
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Directions
- 1
Combine water, rice and a cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until all water is absorbed.
- 2
Pour in the warm milk, vanilla extract, sugar and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly to prevent the rice from sticking.
- 3
Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency.
- 4
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 5
Spoon into serving bowls or a large dish.
- 6
Dust generously with ground cinnamon and serve warm, or refrigerate for 2 hours for a cold version.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra depth of flavor, add a strip of lemon zest to the water along with the cinnamon stick at the start. The pudding thickens as it cools, so pull it off the heat while it still looks slightly runny.
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