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Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

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Do you love the best Homemade rice pudding recipe the way I do? This is an ideal delicacy for breakfast and dinner, and of course as a separate dish as a dessert.

Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

Creamy thick pudding with rich vanilla aroma and a pinch of cinnamon. The hardest part about this recipe is waiting for the pudding to cool in the refrigerator. I never do that, I happily eat a whole bowl warm with a lump of butter. Try it too!

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE RICE PUDDING?

  1. Pour 5½ cups of milk (1100 ml) into a large pan. Add 1/2 cup of sugar (100g), salt, stir and heat over medium heat.
  2. When the milk comes to a boil, add the washed rice (I use a heaping half cup) to a pan, stir and reduce heat to low. Do not cover the pan with a lid, otherwise, the milk will escape onto the stove. Cook for 50-60 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Stir occasionally, passing well with a wooden spoon along the bottom so that the rice does not burn.
  3. When the rice milk porridge thickens to a yogurt state, remove the pan from the heat and add 2 tsp. vanilla. Stir, let cool, then refrigerate.
  4. Pour the remaining milk (100 ml) into the cooled mixture, stir well.
  5. Pour the rice pudding into deep bowls and serve. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.

Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF RICE TO USE FOR HOMEMADE RICE PUDDING?

I prefer using long-grain white rice. Arborio rice or round grain white rice is also good. But be prepared for these rice varieties to cook faster than long grain rice.

FREEZE TRADITIONAL RICE PUDDING;

After it has cooled down at room temperature, put it in a container with an airtight lid and put it in the freezer.

Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before use, then add milk and stir well.

HOW TO REHEAT HOMEMADE RICE PUDDING?

If you will be reheating the pudding in a pan;

  • add half a cup of milk and place the pan over low heat.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent the pudding from burning to the bottom.
  • You can add a lump of butter if desired.

Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE RICE PUDDING?

It is best to store the finished pudding in the refrigerator, as a dish cooked with milk can go bad very quickly.

You can store the pudding in the pot it was cooked in, or transfer the pudding to a container with a lid.

Recipe Tips;

  1. Depending on the type of rice selected, the cooking time may vary. Cook long-grain white rice for 50-60 minutes. Arborio about 40 minutes. Round rice can be ready in half an hour.
  2. Use whole pasteurized milk.
  3. Serve the rice pudding chilled or warm with butter.
  4. During cooking, do not cover the pan with a lid, milk tends to escape onto the stove.

OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY

  • SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP
  • CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP
  • POTATO KIELBASA SOUP
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Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

Creamy thick pudding with rich vanilla aroma and a pinch of cinnamon.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 6 cups whole milk, divided
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, I use a heaping half cup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • the ground cinnamon, optional

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, combine 5½ cups milk, sugar, and salt. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Add washed rice (I use a heaping half cup), stir, reduce heat to low and cook for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When rice porridge thickens, remove from heat, add vanilla, and cool. Then pour in the remaining milk, stir and serve with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
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  1. Melinda

    December 30, 2022 at 10:20 pm

    Mine turned out too runny even after cooking for an additional 10 min. What did I do wrong?

    Reply
    • Ashley - 100krecipes

      January 6, 2023 at 6:46 pm

      You may want to add a bit more rice next time. Maybe 3/4 cup. Not all rice behaves the same way.

      Reply
  2. Nancy Emery

    December 30, 2022 at 12:58 am

    Can I use 2% milk if I add heavy cream?

    Reply
    • Ashley - 100krecipes

      January 6, 2023 at 6:47 pm

      Yes. Any type of milk you want.

      Reply
  3. Kelly Kunkel

    August 23, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    5 stars
    Making this right now gonna give it a try.

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      August 24, 2021 at 10:06 am

      I’d love to know how it turns out if you decide to try. Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Ayxa

    June 19, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    Did you cover the rice while it was cooking?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      June 20, 2021 at 12:16 pm

      Hi Ayxa,

      Do not cover the pan with a lid, otherwise, the milk will escape onto the stove!

      Reply
  5. Jamie

    June 13, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    I’m going to try this right now! I’m so excited!

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      June 13, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      How wonderful, Jamie! So glad you decided to give it a try!

      Reply
  6. Jordan

    May 29, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    Washed rice? You don’t cook the rice first correct?

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      May 30, 2021 at 11:49 am

      Yes, I rinse the raw rice, then add it to the pot, it will cook for almost an hour.

      Reply
  7. Barbara GagSOUne

    May 15, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    that sounds AWESOME
    I am going to try it today

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      May 15, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      How wonderful, Barbara! So glad you decided to give it a try!

      Reply

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