Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding is so creamy with the perfect texture and sweetness. Only a handful of ingredients and a little patience are needed to make this old time favorite dessert.
Servings: 4 servings
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
- ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine 5 1/2 cups milk, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir in rice and reduce heat to low. Be sure to adjust the heat so that it is at a gentle simmer.
- Stirring occasionally, cook for 50 to 60 minutes. Mixture should thicken up to consistency of yogurt.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Let cool and then refrigerate. The last 1/2 cup milk is stirred in just before serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Calcium: 457mg | Iron: 0.2mg